How is the cost of living in your country?

[cafee_orange]

I am a 32 year old male living in Australia.

Today I purchased some fresh fruit, a loaf of good bread, good quality milk and 2kg of chicken drumsticks for my German Shepherd (he eats human food only) and the cost was close to $50.

I feel this is the first time in my adult life I have genuinely noticed the rising cost of goods and services especially groceries.

Petrol is over $2.10 a litre and my water and electricity bills have also increased by about 15%.

I really feel bad for the elderly pensioners in this country. They are definitely struggling.

I would be curious to read of the experiences others around the world are having in regards to their cost of living.

for the current world economic conditions it is undeniable, the price of basic goods is very expensive while the value of the currency is no longer valuable. In my country, for example, all types of basic commodities are classified as very expensive, be it rice, oil and flour and other types of needs, while the current value of money seems to be no longer valuable so that when shopping at the market we have to spend large amounts of money. I think this is all because of the global economic crisis

[Kodok Bencot]

The cost of living that I feel is increasing, currently I live by renting a room in a city close to where I work, I rent a small room for about $ 55 per month, the condition of the room is vacant or unfurnished, a month's food costs and other living expenses around $230 so my total cost of living is around $300 per month.

[Negotiation]

In our country, the cost of living is constantly increasing inflation can go out of control and affect the general population. They are almost struggling to buy daily food fuel prices are increasing. People's cost of living can go to extraordinary levels. The record price hike will severely affect the overall productivity of the country and the small and medium industries will be threatened along with the big industries the biggest expense will be food expenses.

[Uruhara]

I live in a small town with an income from working in a company that produces paint and textiles about $ 400 per month, my living expenses are still alone about $ 250, which makes it cheap because I get lunch at the office so I can save costs, but every year the cost of living continues to increase because my country often experiences inflation.

At the moment, the news on inflation is constantly being hyped up, but I feel that this inflation has indeed been going on longer than even since the pandemic started. However, high inflation did start after the pandemic. you are still lucky because the salary you receive is still greater than spending money for your living expenses. so you may still be able to save and invest. but has inflation started to decline in your country? because I feel the inflation rate in my country is starting to fall. I hope that in other countries too.

[DanWalker]

I live in a small town with an income from working in a company that produces paint and textiles about $ 400 per month, my living expenses are still alone about $ 250, which makes it cheap because I get lunch at the office so I can save costs, but every year the cost of living continues to increase because my country often experiences inflation.

At the moment, the news on inflation is constantly being hyped up, but I feel that this inflation has indeed been going on longer than even since the pandemic started. However, high inflation did start after the pandemic. you are still lucky because the salary you receive is still greater than spending money for your living expenses. so you may still be able to save and invest. but has inflation started to decline in your country? because I feel the inflation rate in my country is starting to fall. I hope that in other countries too.

Inflation happens every day, even when we are in good economic times, but because they are low, below the allowed level, we will hardly feel inflation.

In my country, inflation has not decreased but is more likely to explode when unemployment has not stopped, gasoline prices have fallen, but essential commodities are still increasing daily. I rarely go to the market and always complain about my wife's spending, but yesterday when I took my wife shopping, I was quite surprised because the price has increased more than before New Year's Eve that I have ever seen. I am shocked that the inflation indicators in the US and other countries are showing signs of decreasing, but everything is still very high in our country. 

[TribalBob]

We are all concerned about the rising prices of items, the rising costs of utilities like water and electricity, and the fact that we cannot afford to purchase even the most basic necessities with our salaries. I am unsure of what will happen to us because inflation appears to be rising in other countries as well.

if the government doesn't take action the country can collapse, and experience bankruptcy poverty will be the largest population community if the country has experienced a shortage of people's money if almost 75% of people are poor

[Ngewex Yuk]

We are all concerned about the rising prices of items, the rising costs of utilities like water and electricity, and the fact that we cannot afford to purchase even the most basic necessities with our salaries. I am unsure of what will happen to us because inflation appears to be rising in other countries as well.

if the government doesn't take action the country can collapse, and experience bankruptcy poverty will be the largest population community if the country has experienced a shortage of people's money if almost 75% of people are poor

Of course, the state has carried out many policies to reduce poverty, but the problem of poverty is very complicated, it cannot be solved in 10 or 20 years. The easy thing to do is to owe other countries or invite investors to manage economic potential, usually when investors enter, economic activity start to normal and slowly poverty will decrease.

[Yaunfitda]

We are all concerned about the rising prices of items, the rising costs of utilities like water and electricity, and the fact that we cannot afford to purchase even the most basic necessities with our salaries. I am unsure of what will happen to us because inflation appears to be rising in other countries as well.

if the government doesn't take action the country can collapse, and experience bankruptcy poverty will be the largest population community if the country has experienced a shortage of people's money if almost 75% of people are poor

Of course, the state has carried out many policies to reduce poverty, but the problem of poverty is very complicated, it cannot be solved in 10 or 20 years. The easy thing to do is to owe other countries or invite investors to manage economic potential, usually when investors enter, economic activity start to normal and slowly poverty will decrease.

Specially in a 3rd world country that I lived in, poverty rate is every high, and as much as the government is doing everything, I have seen like in the last 20 years it's can't be solved, or at least being cut.

So very hard, it's going to be survival of the fittest now, everyone need to fine a way and survived specially right now. Right after the pandemic, many were laid off, so it's hard to find a job that will help us sustain. Prices is rising as well, government is corrupt, so there is a never ending problems with poverty in our country and I doubt that it will be resolved, as the rich become richer and the poor become poorer.

[GreenStox]

in my country is really varied, but cannot be seen evenly because everyone has different installments or expenses.
I think 300-400 $ is enough for one person and it's already considered sufficient if you have income above that, remember for one person.

[mulia sabee]

almost all countries are experiencing the same thing as you described, the great shock that has hit the world today is the global economic recession, so the victims are the little people who are screaming because the prices of all basic commodities are very expensive. Of course we all feel the same misery, as if money is no longer as valuable as it should be.

[Uruhara]

I live in a country that is still developing and the cost of living in my country can be very different, there are areas where 1 person can live for less than $ 100 per month, and I have been to these areas, these areas are in coastal areas, almost all necessities of life do not buy , fish, groceries and vegetables are all produced from their own garden so the cost of living is very cheap

I also come from a developing country. and actually I was born and come from an area where natural resources are very abundant. so that we take more vegetables and others from the garden that we plant ourselves. So the cost of living there is cheaper. but I have moved to an area closer to urban areas. so here I still have to buy all my basic needs. even vegetables and others have to buy from the market. and this is where I know how the price increase in the market continues to happen slowly. but the relative prices of vegetables and fruit always go down and up every season. but for other needs such as fuel, it continues to rise without decreasing again. Ah, I just remembered that the price of refined sugar and wheat also continues to increase at this time. but maybe the price here can still be said to be cheaper than in developed countries.

[Casdinyard]

I live in a third-world country so you can reckon that the cost of living here is relatively cheaper than everywhere else. What normally would cost $100+ in the States, we get here for cheaper, even as low as $2!
However, when things like inflation comes around it hits us hard like a truck, since a lower cost of living means even lower minimum wages for its employees. So it's pretty much like a double-edged sword. Prices are still comparatively low when compared against the rest of the world's but so is employee wages, especially for blue-collar work like construction and plumbing, where you'd see people getting paid as low as $5 per day's work of construction and stuff which is shitty.

[Unbunplease]

Unfortunately, the cost of living has increased in almost all countries, and almost nowhere are there any real effective measures to solve the problem. The spontaneous increase in the retirement age can be viewed as an act of impotence, or stupidity.

[speedy963]

Unfortunately, the cost of living has increased in almost all countries, and almost nowhere are there any real effective measures to solve the problem. The spontaneous increase in the retirement age can be viewed as an act of impotence, or stupidity.

Even if it hurts if you put it that way, we don't have any choice since it is the reality we're facing right now. It's also true that it's not only few countries could feel the rising prices of all the goods, but the worse could be feel from countries having low economy. An example is my country, minimum wages are no longer sustainable specially if you have a family of three. This is why some families here started to find extra income by starting small businesses while some are doing side hustles even if both parents are working, it's no longer viable. Luckily there is no gender discrimination when it comes to work or jobs. With this I could literally say that the cost of living is already killing those who only wanted to survive.

[jenny56]

The cost of living in my County Pakistan varias depending on the city and lifestyle what you do. Overall it is relatively afford able compared to many diff countries in the world.

[MiF]

I am a 32 year old male living in Australia.

Today I purchased some fresh fruit, a loaf of good bread, good quality milk and 2kg of chicken drumsticks for my German Shepherd (he eats human food only) and the cost was close to $50.

I feel this is the first time in my adult life I have genuinely noticed the rising cost of goods and services especially groceries.

Petrol is over $2.10 a litre and my water and electricity bills have also increased by about 15%.

I really feel bad for the elderly pensioners in this country. They are definitely struggling.

I would be curious to read of the experiences others around the world are having in regards to their cost of living.

I think most of us suffer by the high inflation rate and the cost of living is surely rising, all the needs like rise can goods gasoline for machinery and any other basic necessity is now very expensive, so i think most of the people are struggling except to those who are already rich and can afford everthing.

[BobK71]

I am a 32 year old male living in Australia.

Today I purchased some fresh fruit, a loaf of good bread, good quality milk and 2kg of chicken drumsticks for my German Shepherd (he eats human food only) and the cost was close to $50.

I feel this is the first time in my adult life I have genuinely noticed the rising cost of goods and services especially groceries.

Petrol is over $2.10 a litre and my water and electricity bills have also increased by about 15%.

I really feel bad for the elderly pensioners in this country. They are definitely struggling.

I would be curious to read of the experiences others around the world are having in regards to their cost of living.

I think most of us suffer by the high inflation rate and the cost of living is surely rising, all the needs like rise can goods gasoline for machinery and any other basic necessity is now very expensive, so i think most of the people are struggling except to those who are already rich and can afford everthing.

Inflation is now a deadly disease in almost every part of the world. Every country is now affected by this disease. As a result, the cost of living has increased less and more in all countries. Especially for those countries which are dependent on other countries i.e. dependent on imports, it is having a fatal effect. Moreover, rising fuel prices and high commodity prices in in every sectors are prolonging the recession.

[Obari]

It is manageable here although life hasn't been easy everywhere but at least nigeria is only country that does not require much expenditure or cost of living
It requires you to secure a job and then know how to manage your income by this you will not notice the difficulties that we face
High cost of living has been a global issue which we need to sort out. the cost of things is not balance and has been affecting how we buy things the way we associate socially

[DrBeer]

Inflation is now a deadly disease in almost every part of the world. Every country is now affected by this disease. As a result, the cost of living has increased less and more in all countries. Especially for those countries which are dependent on other countries i.e. dependent on imports, it is having a fatal effect. Moreover, rising fuel prices and high commodity prices in in every sectors are prolonging the recession.

Unfortunately, inflation is a by-product of the social order. I will explain what I mean.
1. I do not take into account those countries where the government is either idiots or total corrupt officials. There inflation is a consequence of their "life activity"
2. I meant ordinary normal countries where there is an acceptable standard of living, and the government seeks to provide everyone with more or less comfortable conditions.
It is the social sphere or external or force majeure factors that always lead to the fact that the state begins to "print money". Otherwise, the lives of most citizens will immediately sink to the bottom. Let me clarify with an example - Pandemic Covid19. The economy "stopped", taxes fell, unemployment is huge. And the state has millions of people who have at least temporarily lost their jobs, their health ... How can we help them? Only money. Directly - by paying some kind of compensation or indirectly - through funds that distribute food, clothes, medications - manufacturers also cannot produce products for free.
At the same time, the government understands that when the economy stops, printing money = INFLATION. Yes, there is inflation without all these circumstances, but it is not so noticeable. And if you notice, talk about "unpleasant inflation" intensified precisely after the global pandemic, which brought huge economic problems to all countries.

[Uruhara]

It is manageable here although life hasn't been easy everywhere but at least nigeria is only country that does not require much expenditure or cost of living
It requires you to secure a job and then know how to manage your income by this you will not notice the difficulties that we face
High cost of living has been a global issue which we need to sort out. the cost of things is not balance and has been affecting how we buy things the way we associate socially

The high inflation rate will also make us have to adapt and adjust our spending for daily needs. Even on the one hand we also have to look for additional income so we can live comfortably without worrying about lack of money. It's like Nigeria and Indonesia have similarities in terms of prices for daily staples. that is, even here in Indonesia the prices of daily needs can still be considered cheap even though there have been many increases. but our income level can still compensate.