Where are we spending the money during the isolation?

Anyway, a regime of isolation, which was introduced in almost all regions of Russia have imposed on us a certain cachet. Besides the fact that stopped working restaurants, cafes, sports clubs, a fully stopped sphere of entertainment and sports, we (the editors Hi-News.ru) for the most part switched to remote work, etc. — life goes on. Nothing human is alien to us either, that's true, the number of restrictions that we are now experiencing, perhaps, the highest for all time of our life. And although many still believe that the new coronavirus is only ARD, the fact remains. Almost the whole world moved to «save the mod» when every man for himself, and what will happen to us and our family then — depends only on us. I talked to the staff of our website to find out changed their way of consumption in connection with current events. And although each has its own story, one thing is clear — today, no one lives as before. Let me tell you their history…

The Geography of our employees is very extensive. Someone who lives in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg, someone in Montenegro. Others live in Almetyevsk (Tatarstan) or in Barcelona (Spain). But all have in common is that our lives have changed. I asked them to answer a simple question: how has your life changed after the introduction of restrictions in terms of financial spending? Let's see.

I don't know how I'm revealing, but I noticed that sitting at home has less to spend on myself. Minus several thousand for gasoline, minus 2 000 on travel for transport. On diet, about also coming out. Optional on all sorts of things began to spend less, but it's just a revision of the costs. Child about the same expenses, but still more than themselves (child less than one year). The days now pass quickly, do not have time to notice that you want a pizza or Burger something. To save it. To go now at all desire there is no place, therefore also saving. Plus I'm small stocks have created some expensive goods poteplenie. So now, too, became less. If the question is whether I spend less at home, then Yes, it was. My wife did not, as it was at home (savings on joint trips somewhere). In the end, spend only I was smaller, but at the end a big difference, it does not..

Artem Sutyagin (Korolev, Russia), Hi-News.ru

Pavel Dmitriev, which regularly publishes reviews of audio innovations on our website, gave here a comment:

I Have a bit more was to remain from the salary money, because anywhere especially do not go and buy nothing extra. So set them aside. But it's not a special solution , but simply the situation is such. Otherwise, not really anything changed, so I'm not revealing. Got a little more bother different people and organizations , as all of us. Began to buy more music than usual to support those indie musicians that I like.

Paul Dmitiev (Bar, Montenegro), author Hi-News.ru

At First, spending was even higher than before the isolation, mainly due to the purchase of large amounts of food. Food stores began to disappear, and decided just in case to collect, "suitcase" non-perishable food. Panic eventually turned out to be somewhat exaggerated, but now, when in isolation, there are many of people to order products on the Internet has become even more difficult. Then bring only half of the order, the nearest shipping through the week — an influx of volunteers is too great. So, probably, knowingly purchased for future use.

Now markedly decreased spending on gasoline and public transport, cafes and other entertainment. New equipment also prefer not to buy — the situation is terrible, and nobody knows when it ends. And if the past is partly to save money, and part was left to waste, now in a savings account leave all income. If necessary, take out. We can say that the banking system is also short-lived, and better money to fill a three-liter bottle (if you typed so much, of course) and put it under the mattress, but I hope this will not come up. And with the cash now is better not to bother.

Alexander Bogdanov (Moscow, Russia), author Hi-News.ru

With the introduction of the isolation the money mostly go only to pay rent, Internet and food. Every 3-4 days to go to the store for milk, bread, dumplings, fruits, sweets and food for cats nothing else. The town has only a pizza delivery, sushi and ready meals, ordered rare, nothing has changed. On the road, the clothes and walks the money is now not needed, because simply have nowhere to go. Due to the fact that nobody knows what will happen next, had to abandon the planned purchases, I think to act on the situation. In General, has become more economical and be careful with the expenses, just the necessities.

Ramis Geniuses (Almetyevsk, Tatarstan), author Hi-News.ru

At the same time, such comments are not the only intent. This is what answers our question Mikhail Korolev, the founder of Hi-News.ru

We do not spend. I was even silent ashamed in front of government and business. I spend only on Amazon, buying groceries and household stuff. In normal life I traveled in two cars, bought coffee and burgers every day. Wife got coffee, went to the salon to do nails and haircut. Restaurants on the weekends. The child went to different classes every weekend drove. Always wanted to buy something new: a camera, phone, Boardsnowboard or wakebord, then go to the next region and there to stay.

And now I live with the thought, how is the business without me and my money? The owners feed the children? I — it is millions of the same people who stopped spending altogether.

Michael Korolev (Barcelona, Spain), owner Hi-News.ru

If you think men don't know how to count money and live a wasteful, then I have the lovely review love Sokovikova, who shared their decisions on spending during the General isolation:

At the beginning of the year, have a mortgage, so had a lot of expenses on the transaction, moving, furniture type beds, kitchen utensils and so on. To defer didn't work, because all the time something I wanted to buy for the house, plus the birthdays of relatives and friends. Since the beginning of the pandemic take only what is necessary — food, medicines, cat food, etc, try not to spend it. Purchased a few cereals, flour, canned goods just in case. A notable increase in food prices — perhaps due to the fact that mostly we order delivery, but given the collapse of the ruble, it is not surprising. Well, first I quietly bought all sorts of type wishlist of books and games on the plates, and now here was a new resident evil and so far only demo free rocked, waiting for discounts)

Love Sokovikova (Saint Petersburg, Russia) — author Hi-News.ru

And finally tell myself: I have isolated themselves in some 60 kilometers from Moscow on the country. And, as you might guess, there are no deliveries or Delivery Club .Food, no possibility to order products at home. All I have left — it's a couple of shops in the nearest village with a very clear range. If you need a cheese — eat the cheese. If the sausage — be kind, that's sausage. Without brands, factories and industries. Take what you give. This is mainly the most inexpensive products, so my level of spending has fallen in 3-4 times. I can't spend money while at the place where my family and staying out of the consequences of the pandemic.

In this regard, I wanted to ask you, our readers, and how to change your consumption? You were more save? Where — under the pillow or in the Bank? What if tomorrow the Bank burns down? Maybe it makes sense to invest in real estate or food products with a shelf life of 25 years? Share your stories in the comments, or in .

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