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1. People in West Berlin were generally better off compared to those in East Berlin.
2. In West Berlin, there was a higher standard of living, more access to consumer goods, better infrastructure, and a stronger economy due to being part of West Germany, which was supported by the Western Allies after World War II.
3. In contrast, East Berlin faced shortages of basic necessities, limited personal freedoms, a controlled economy, and lower living standards as it was under the influence of the Soviet Union and the socialist system.
4. The Berlin Wall, constructed by East Germany to prevent citizens from fleeing to the West, symbolized the divide between the two parts of the city, both economically and ideologically.
5. Overall, West Berlin offered more opportunities, freedoms, and prosperity to its residents compared to the more restricted and economically challenged environment in East Berlin.
