Cost of living crisis

Asia and Europe account for seven of the top 10 priciest cities for foreign workers, survey shows

Food retailers say consumers will benefit from reduced prices when input costs come down

Nearly two thirds of consumers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE plan to tighten their belts, PwC report finds

Soaring rents may be encouraging people to move into home ownership, according to Rightmove

The high cost of living and taxes in Honolulu, New York and San Francisco mean workers need to earn much more to bring home a six-figure income

A poll by BDO shows that inflation is at its lowest point in a year

Foreign exchange crunches and rising global inflation has drastically increased the three countries' import bills, leading to record increases in food prices

Consumers say shopping smart helps take the sting out of the rising cost of living even though prices of food staples are regulated by the government

Some people are forced to take up second jobs in an effort to make ends meet

The National hears from reporter Ramola Talwar Badam