Financial and Monetary Systems

Cost of living crisis: 1 in 4 people in the developed world are struggling, poll shows

May 10, 2022

Cost of living crisis: A person counting money with three stacks of coins.

The cost of living crisis is being felt across the globe. Image: Unsplash/Towfiqu barbhuiya

Kate Whiting

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A majority of people are facing cost of living crisis in several countries.

A majority of people are facing cost of living crisis in several countries. Image: Ipsos

Many people are not optimistic for their personal finance outlook in the future, due to the cost of living crisis they face.

Many people are not optimistic for their personal finance outlook in the future, due to the cost of living crisis they face. Image: Ipsos

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Impact of cost of living crisis on lifestyle. Image: Ipsos

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