Cost optimization affected the purchase of clothes and leisure services.
Experts say Ukrainians were forced to cut food spending by almost half during the quarantine introduced over the COVID-19 epidemic in the country.
That is according to the Ukrainian TSN TV news service, referring to a recent poll conducted by R&B Group.
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Cost optimization affected the purchase of clothes and leisure services. Thus, 49% of respondents buy new clothes more economically, while half of Ukrainians plan a vacation with a smaller budget.
"Noteworthy, Ukrainians don't save on education though. Only 7% of respondents have reduced their spending in this area. Meanwhile, a mere 5% of Ukrainian citizens have not been affected by the coronavirus crisis," it added.
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