NDI: One out of ten citizens has no money for food, and one out of four spends money only on food

According to the latest poll conducted by NDI, one out of ten citizens has no money for food, and one out of four spends money only on food.

In addition, it is noted that one out of four citizens in ethnic minority settlements does not have enough money to buy food. Tbilisi residents are more likely than others to afford food and clothes, as well as more expensive durables.

When asked which of the items listed on the card best describes your family's economic situation as of October 2023, the answer is as follows:

12% - we don't have money for food;

28% - we have money only for food, but not for clothes;

45% - we have money for food and clothes, but we cannot afford expensive household items;

10% - we have the opportunity to purchase expensive household items, such as a refrigerator or a washing machine;

3% - we have the opportunity to buy everything we need;

1% - I don't know.

1% - refusal to answer.

The mentioned report is based on the results of a face-to-face survey of the adult population of Georgia conducted from October 14 to November 4 across the country (excluding the occupied territories). The October survey includes a total of 2,068 completed interviews. The average margin of error in the survey is +/- 2.2 percent.