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What have you changed about your lifestyle to deal with the cost of living increases? (self.newzealand)

submitted 1 year ago by ciaocibai to c/newzealand

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I was having this conversation with a friend and we both got some useful ideas from each other (cancelling various underused subscription services, making use of libraries, more home vege gardening etc) - curious to know what else people are trying.

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[–] Bonskreeskreeskree@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Everyone out here counting crumbs rather than dragging the rich from their homes.

[–] evanuggetpi 2 points 1 year ago

There are some excellent tips in this thread. At the same time, we are descending into feudalism levels of inequality and we should be absolutely outraged that billionaires are even a thing while others struggle to survive.

[–] biddy@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

Why not both? Unfortunately you have to keep living in the broken system while trying to fix the broken system

[–] MaungaHikoi 1 points 1 year ago

Composting options for the diligent home gardener or pig farmer 💁🏻