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