The coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of Americans’ daily lives, including their budgets.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans say their spending habits have changed since the start of the pandemic. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re spending less money!
A recent survey uncovered the Top 5 things people are spending less money on, along with the Top 5 things people are spending more money on!
Top 5 Things People Are Spending Less Money On
1. Clothing – 34%
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
2. Cosmetics – 30%
Daniel Reinhardt/picture alliance via Getty Images
3. Transportation/commuting – 25%
Sean Gallup/Getty Images
4. Entertainment – 24%
Mark Holloway/Redferns
5. Alcohol – 21%
Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Top 5 Things People Are Spending More Money On
1. Coffee – 45%
Digital Light Source/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
2. Streaming subscriptions – 36%
Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images
3. Package delivery/shipping costs – 35%
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
4. Technology – 33%
Neil Godwin/Future Publishing via Getty Images
5. Cell data – 33%
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images