Study of the Impact of Rising Food Costs on Middle Income Households in Soufriere

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Rising Food Costs Impact Quiz

Take our quiz to explore the effects of rising food costs on middle-income households in Soufriere. Your insights will help us understand the challenges families face in maintaining their budgets while trying to afford basic necessities.

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30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by EatingInsight247

What is your gender?

Male

Female

What is your marital status?

Single

Married

How many children do you have?

None

1 to 3

4 to 5

More than 5

How many persons are employed in your household?

More than 3

Has the cost of food increased in the last year?

Yes

Has your salary increased in the last year?

Yes

Has your spending on food increased or decreased in the last year?

My spending on food has increased

My spending on food has decreased

Have you had to change your spending habits due to the cost of food?

Yes, I've had to change my spending habits

No, my spending habits have not changed

Do you have to prioritise paying utility bills over buying groceries?

Sometimes I choose to pay utility bills instead of buying groceries

I can comfortably afford to pay my bills and buy groceries

Sometimes I choose to buy groceries instead of paying utility bills

Does your grocery-shopping list include only essentials or are you able to include items that may be considered treats as well?

Essentials only

Treats and Essentials

Have you had to get a second job to supplement your income to afford current food prices?

Yes

Do you have multiple streams of income?

Yes

Have you had to cut spending in any other area of your life to be able to afford food?

Yes

Do you have to choose between purchasing food and recreational activities or are you able to do both?

There is only enough for food

I can purchase food and spend on recreational activities also

What is your annual salary?

EC$30,000 to EC$50,000

EC$51,000 to EC$100,000

Over EC$100,000

Over EC$150,000

Are you able to afford purchasing healthy food items or do you find it too expensive?

I can afford healthy food options

I cannot afford all the healthy food options I would like

I can sometimes afford healthy food options, but not always

Do you cook more often than you eat out?

I cook more than I purchase meals

I purchase meals more than I cook

Have you decided to grow your own food because store bought food is too expensive?

I don't grow any of the food I eat

I grow all of the food I eat

I grow some of the food I eat

Are you able to afford eating at a restaurant on a regular basis?

Yes

On average how much do you spend on food on a monthly basis?

EC$100 to EC$500

EC$600 to EC$1000

EC$1100 to $1500

Over $1500

Do you purchase more food items from the local market or the supermarket?

Local Market

Supermarket

Have you had to receive aid or support from others to be able to afford food?

Yes

Have you stopped purchasing any food item because it has gotten too expensive?

Yes

Do you think your access to food directly impacts your health?

Yes

What impact has the cost of food had on your health?

What food items have you stopped purchasing due to cost?

What do you think has led to the rising cost of food?

What would you say has been the greatest impact of rising food costs on you and your family?

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