Frustrated by rising prices and inconsistent quality, consumers are turning away from traditional restaurants. From fast food to delivery, delis, and meal kits, alternative dining options have become a staple in their daily lives.
Tag: cost of living
Nowadays, the auto industry produces “entry-level” cars that are going for double what they cost 25 years ago, leaving young buyers struggling to enter the market while luxury and high-performance brands continue to thrive
The housing crisis is not only driving families from their homes, it is also emptying democracy of its substance. Into this vacuum, fear, hatred, and authoritarian rhetoric are growing and gaining ground, especially among young people and the working classes.
Homeownership for young people is becoming less attainable across the globe, in the face of record high home prices, cost of living crises and high debt. The economic shift is changing the very nature of society.
As the negative effects of overtourism intensify in popular destinations across the globe, some communities are mobilizing to prevent tourists from taking over their cities, whether its vigilante water gun attacks or blocking construction or buying up local real estate.
The “Return to the Neighborhood” program aims to recover vacant houses in order to create affordable rentals that will allow former residents to return to Lisbon’s historic center.
“Ghost Kitchens” or “Dark Kitchens” — restaurants that only serve delivery customers — have exploded in the post-pandemic landscape, and are now becoming more common in Europe. In spite of their convenience, many have reported poor working conditions and health code violations.
A study shows that a rising tide of consumers are prioritizing their wallets over organic products, switching to more budget-friendly, non-organic options as the cost of living crisis continues.