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Cost of Living Index

April 2024 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Consumer spending rebounds as the daily average spend jumps 5% month-on-month to $63.28 in April 2024, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

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Beforepay released the March 2024 Cost of Living Index today,  reveals consumer spending decreased by 0.82% month-on-month in March. The new data shows daily average spending dropped to $60.28 in March, down from $60.78 in February.

Cost of Living Index

March 2024 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Beforepay released the March 2024 Cost of Living Index today, reveals consumer spending decreased by 0.82% month-on-month in March.

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February 2024 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

February sees 4.6% uplift in spending with a twist in Valentine's day habit, according to the February 2024 Beforepay Cost of Living.

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January 2024 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Australians tighten their belts after the holidays with 10.2% spending decline in January, according to the latest Cost of Living Index.

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October 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Consumer spending declines 1.01% in October 2023 accroding to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

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September 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Daily average spending down 1.3% in September 2023 as petrol prices rise, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

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September 2023 Beforepay Beat highlights: Common signs something might be a scam and tips for staying safe when shopping online.

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Cost of Living Index

August 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

Daily average spending declines 4.9% in August 2023, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

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