How has behaviour changed?

• Spending less on non-essentials is by far the most common way residents are tackling the increase in the cost of living (70%)
• Using less fuel at home, spending less on food and essentials and shopping around more are also popular choices

This chart shows that:
70% of residents are spending less on non-essentials
56% of residents are using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes
51% of residents are spending less on food shopping and essentials
48% of residents are shopping around more
44% of residents are cutting back on non-essential journeys in their vehicles
38% of residents are using their savings
30% of residents are using alternative modes of transport (i.e. walking/cycling)
26% of residents are eating less/missing meals to save money
22% of residents are using credit more than usual (e.g. credit cards, loans or overdrafts)
17% of residents are working more hours than usual
13% of residents are using cash to pay for things more to help them control their spending
12% of residents are borrowing money from friends or family
9% of residents have been unable to pay an important bill such as electricity, gas, rent or mortgage
4% of residents have started using foodbanks
3% of residents are finding alternatives to paid childcare, for example taking paid or unpaid leave
1% of residents are using foodbanks more
1% of residents are doing other things
3% of residents are doing none of these