Our Lives, Our Money: Snapshot of Results October - November 2022
Of respondents:
96% are concerned about the cost of living
80% experienced a decrease in disposable income in the last 12 months
43% of those in rented accommodation are considering emigrating to lower their cost of living
34% of those in employment have gone to work unwell to avoid loss of income
94% of respondents made cutbacks in the last 12 months
54% of households with children cut back on food
62% of households cut back on utilities
58% of people aged 70 and above cut back on socialising
What respondents think about their financial situation over the next 12 months:
64% think it will get worse
29% think it will stay the same
7% think it will improve