With the Office for National Statistics adding new items to their selection for measuring inflation- I thought it comedic to do the same for students in Edinburgh. I say comedic, more as a coping mechanism to deal with rising prices here in the city. I hope you can join me in this cathartic release of frustration towards the economic situation.
Firstly, the nation seems to be purchasing more air fryers, gluten free bread and rice cakes than ever before, as the most recent additions to the ONS’s list – seems like 2024 is the year of saving energy and healthy living. People also seem to be leaving their COVID induced spending behind them, with hand gel and baking equipment being knocked off the list.
But what about students? What household items could be used to measure inflation here in Edinburgh? For starters (or maybe lunch…), I could not write such an article without mentioning the prestigious Nile Valley wraps – and the possible fluctuations towards such an Edinburgh staple. Currently standing at £4 for a wrap- the day that such a wrap reaches the £5 mark could result in havoc. Additionally, the price of a pret subscription and Longchamp bag could be potential for many pollock girlies to join the revolution. Don’t get them started on the price of an oat flat white!
However, there are many items off-campus that could correlate to inflation. Back at your mold infested flat crawling with mice- what better way to measure inflation than through the price changes of dehumidifiers and mouse traps? The bargain store is working overtime to provide for student flat. As is the Lidl bakery, and jars of pesto and cheap pasta could be another serious contender.
As they say: out with the old and in with the new. Some things are no longer what they once were. Big Cheese Tickets (with everyone ditching the Saturday night golden-oldies theme to go to the likes of Dropkicks or CabVol to split the G or what-not) would have to be removed from a possible contender to measure inflation. With rumours speculating that Big Cheese will become free entry – this would be a dissatisfactory and, more importantly, misleading measure.
It is no surprise that the city and students are being gripped by the cost of living crisis, with even Lothian buses increasing their single ticket from £1.80 to £2. However, in times of inflation, university students can always count on £2 double and mixers from Hive to carry them through the semester.
“Flat White Coffee” by russelljsmith is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Oat flat whites & Big Cheese: how Edi students measure inflation
With the Office for National Statistics adding new items to their selection for measuring inflation- I thought it comedic to do the same for students in Edinburgh. I say comedic, more as a coping mechanism to deal with rising prices here in the city. I hope you can join me in this cathartic release of frustration towards the economic situation.
Firstly, the nation seems to be purchasing more air fryers, gluten free bread and rice cakes than ever before, as the most recent additions to the ONS’s list – seems like 2024 is the year of saving energy and healthy living. People also seem to be leaving their COVID induced spending behind them, with hand gel and baking equipment being knocked off the list.
But what about students? What household items could be used to measure inflation here in Edinburgh? For starters (or maybe lunch…), I could not write such an article without mentioning the prestigious Nile Valley wraps – and the possible fluctuations towards such an Edinburgh staple. Currently standing at £4 for a wrap- the day that such a wrap reaches the £5 mark could result in havoc. Additionally, the price of a pret subscription and Longchamp bag could be potential for many pollock girlies to join the revolution. Don’t get them started on the price of an oat flat white!
However, there are many items off-campus that could correlate to inflation. Back at your mold infested flat crawling with mice- what better way to measure inflation than through the price changes of dehumidifiers and mouse traps? The bargain store is working overtime to provide for student flat. As is the Lidl bakery, and jars of pesto and cheap pasta could be another serious contender.
As they say: out with the old and in with the new. Some things are no longer what they once were. Big Cheese Tickets (with everyone ditching the Saturday night golden-oldies theme to go to the likes of Dropkicks or CabVol to split the G or what-not) would have to be removed from a possible contender to measure inflation. With rumours speculating that Big Cheese will become free entry – this would be a dissatisfactory and, more importantly, misleading measure.
It is no surprise that the city and students are being gripped by the cost of living crisis, with even Lothian buses increasing their single ticket from £1.80 to £2. However, in times of inflation, university students can always count on £2 double and mixers from Hive to carry them through the semester.
“Flat White Coffee” by russelljsmith is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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