Rising cost of living tops concerns for Greek citizens, survey finds

The rising cost of living has emerged as the top concern for Greek citizens, according to a Metron Analysis survey presented at an event hosted by the Alexis Tsipras Institute in Piraeus on Tuesday evening, focusing on inflation and the challenges of the Greek economy.

The survey, conducted with a sample of 1,007 respondents aged 17 and over, revealed that 75% believe Greece is heading in the wrong direction. Additionally, 67% reported that their purchasing power has deteriorated, with only 25% stating it has remained stable. A mere 8% indicated any improvement.

This pessimistic outlook is even more pronounced among certain occupational groups. For instance, 84% of farmers, along with 78% of both working-class individuals and small-to-medium business owners, reported a significant drop in their purchasing power.

According to the survey, daily expenses are...