Esteban's cartoon portrays an everyday reality: money goes less far in the shopping basket. Inflation drives up the cost of food and basic services, reducing the margin for other expenses such as housing or savings. Families adjust their budgets and prioritize essentials, while the pressure on the daily economy shows no respite.
Technology against inflation: apps to manage spending 📱
Faced with rising prices, digital tools such as expense tracking apps or supermarket price comparators help optimize the budget. Using price scraping APIs or personal finance platforms allows you to spot deals and reduce the impact of inflation. However, they require internet access and a certain level of digital literacy, something not always available to all households.
Innovative solution: buy less and pray more 🙏
After seeing the cartoon, some have proposed an infallible method: since money isn't enough to fill the fridge, at least we can fill the spirit. The new survival diet consists of forced intermittent fasting and meditation to forget hunger. Of course, rice and chickpeas remain the only luxuries that don't require a mortgage.