The economic situation in Ukraine, caused by the war, high inflation and the increase in the cost of goods and services, forces many citizens to reduce spending on basic needs.
One of the biggest and most painful aspects is the cost of food. According to the Razumkov Center, almost half of Ukrainians are forced to save on food, choosing cheaper options, which leads to a difficult financial situation of the population.
At the same time, there are those who try to maintain the level of product quality, despite the high cost.
Yes, during the war, the number of those struggling to make ends meet also increased.
If in 2021, 9% of Ukrainians answered that they did not have enough money even for necessary products, then in September 2024, 12% of them answered.
Also growing (from 6% to 9%) is the number of people who believe that they live quite well, but large purchases such as an apartment or a car remain out of their reach.
At the same time, the number of those who generally have enough for life has decreased (from 44% to 41%), but the purchase of furniture, a refrigerator or a TV already causes difficulties. Thus, there are more and more families in the country who have switched to austerity mode, even if they previously considered their situation to be stable.
