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Usap Tayo: How do you budget your salary amidst the high cost of living?

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Even though salaries are rising, economists say that people are not spending as much due to high prices.


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Even though salaries are rising, economists say that people are not spending as much due to high prices.


Key Points

  • In the Philippines, salaries are typically paid on the 15th and end of the month.
  • In Australia, salary frequency depends on the company, with some paying weekly, others fortnightly, and some monthly.
  • Some of Filipinos in Australia have different strategies, like buying products at half-price, reducing dining out, and other cost-saving methods.

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