Advertisement We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it. One-off amount I already contribute Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. Investigates Investigates Money Diaries Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine The Journal TV Climate Crisis Cost of Living Road Safety Newsletters Temperature Check Inside the Newsroom The Journal Investigates The Explainer A deep dive into one big news story Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Alamy Stock Photo your stories Your Stories: Have you noticed your cost of living rising? Have you found yourself altering your spending habits? Is there anything you’ve had to cut out? Have you changed where you buy your groceries? 11.54am, 15 May 2025 Share options THE PRICE OF a bag of potatoes has doubled, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil yesterday, and it’s just one staple that consumers say has gone up in price. The speed at which grocery prices are climbing has also doubled in the last year, now at nearly 5%, according to data company Kantar, but it’s still a significant decrease from the sky-high 17% recorded in the summer of 2023. A special cost of living package will not be included in the next budget, as it had been in other years. The Taoiseach says taxation and social protection measures will be used to offset rising costs. Non-essentials like take-away coffees and eating out have also gone up in price – and there’s no end in sight, say business owners. Advertisement So we want to know, have you noticed a change in how much the basics and nice-to-haves are costing you? This could inlcude: Energy bills Having a car Have you found yourself altering your spending habits? Is there anything you’ve had to cut out? Have you changed where you buy your groceries? We want to hear about it. Get in touch by emailing answers@thejournal.ie and tell us your experience. Please try and keep your submission below 250 words. Please tell us your first name, age and county, or let us know if you would like your name to not be published. Entries may be edited for clarity or other issues. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Mairead Maguire Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Your Stories: Have you noticed your cost of living rising?”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Your Stories: Have you noticed your cost of living rising?”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Cost of Living Energy Bills living expenses your stories News in 60 seconds Istanbul meeting Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sending 'dummy' delegation, without Putin, to talks in Istanbul Man arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after hit-and-run injured cyclists Hello How Are You How are you? 13 mins ago 'Concerning trends' in Galway's rental sector to be investigated by watchdog 14 mins ago Another year Ireland competes in tonight's Eurovision semi-final - here's what to know and how to watch 20 mins ago Former South Africa rugby player Cornal Hendricks dies at 37 27 mins ago Tariff wars Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks 30 mins ago driving test wait times Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied Man in his 30s hospitalised with serious injuries after apartment block fire in Dublin america first Irishman Mike Ryan among World Health Organisation staff leaving following US funding cuts el scorchio 'Omega block' means hot weather here to stay for at least another week, Met Éireann boss says more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online