476 euros. This is the sum that French people lack each month to “live decently”, according to a survey carried out by Cofidis-CSA Research. Also, for the coming months, 79% of respondents ensure that they will “maintain their arbitrations engaged in 2022 in terms of consumption”. Because inflation and the general rise in prices have already “severely disturbed” 74% of the population in the last twelve months. In fact, seven out of ten French people have adapted their consumption habits in 2022.
This resulted in a change in “consumption habits (lower heating, reduced car use)” for 62% of the population. But also by looking for low prices or promotions (59%) or buying second-hand products (24%). At the same time, a large number of French people have reduced their “pleasure” expenditure, namely outings (55%), clothing or shoes (48%), leisure (42%) or holidays (40%), prioritizing expenses related to food, energy and health.
More strikingly, 77% of retired people surveyed say they have to restrict themselves to essential expenditure items, while many young people seem to be turning to consumer credit, whether to carry out a project or simply better manage their lives. budget.
