Inflation in 2022: how the French adapt to rising prices?

Consumer trends

Surveys

A Younited and OpinionWay study reveals the lasting impact of inflation on French households.

In a difficult economic climate due to the health crisis and the Ukraine war, French households are facing record inflation, projected to exceed 5% this year.

Younited, Europe’s leading instant credit provider, and OpinionWay conducted a survey to understand how the French perceive and cope with this inflation.

86%

of French people believe inflation will have long-term effects.

89%

of French people are concerned about the rising cost of food.

Two-thirds of French consumers adjust their spending

All French households are having to make choices in their spending. Whether modest or affluent, everyone is adjusting their budget accordingly.

Key insights from this survey

Ongoing concerns

French households are bracing for long-term inflation, anticipating widespread impacts on their financial well-being.

Budget adjustments

Many are cutting back on essential expenses, including food and energy, to manage their budgets.

Flexible payment options

Many individuals are exploring flexible payment options like installment plans to manage financial challenges.

« In this challenging context, the study highlights the pessimism of the French as they face the new school year. More than ever, it underscores the need for specific tools to help households better manage their budgets. »

Geoffroy Guigou

Co-founder and COO at Younited

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Explore how inflation is affecting French households and the strategies they are using to cope and adapt to this economic challenge.

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Study methodology: this study was conducted among a sample of 1,010 individuals, representative of the French population aged 18 and over, using quota sampling based on gender, age, socio-professional category, type of urban area, and region of residence. The interviews were self-administered online via the CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interview) system on August 17 and 18, 2022.