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

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

Source: AAP

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.