If you want a true indicator of how inflation has changed consumption habits, just look at the food banks on campuses. Many students who had never gone to a food bank before were forced to do so because of inflation. It's also worth looking at the data on the number of student evictions resulting from inflation.
We have student rights centres on campuses and most of the student unions we represent provide legal services. in the past, they were mainly helped students with their income tax returns. Recently, however, they've been helping students who can't pay their rent and are threatened with eviction. This means coming up with urgent solutions to find accommodation for them. This shows just how seriously students have been affected by inflation.
As for budget planning, you are no doubt aware that a student grant…