Here's how rising inflation is affecting us around the world

Dec 22, 2021

Costing us dearly ... people around the world are feeling the squeeze as the prices rise. Image: REUTERS/Natalia Favre

Douglas Broom

Senior Writer, Formative Content

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Perceived cost increase for various categories.

Transportation was the area with the largest percentage increase in people seeing significantly higher prices. Image: Ipsos

Perceived cost increase for average of seven categories by country.

Most people around the world feel the cost of essential products and services has increased. Image: Ipsos

Expected increase in household spending.

In the last six months, over a third of people reported much higher utility bills. Image: Ipsos

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