A study by the consulting firm Pulso Research shows that Argentine families will reach the end of 2025 complex economic situation. Almost two out of three respondents 62.8% assure that the salary income does not cover the basic needs of the houseAnd 61.8% said they should have given up some consumption in the last month. The focus of adaptation is primarily in the food, beverage and leisure sectors.
The “Social Compass – December 2025” report revealed citizens’ perception that income is sufficient to cover household expenses. 27.50% of respondents confirmed that their family has great difficulty meeting daily expensesand 35.25% who reported experiencing less severe difficulties.
The proportion of citizens who manage to cover their basic needs is 33.7%. From this group, 23.09% confirm that the salary is “just enough”.. Only 10.62%, one in ten ArgentinesHe states that his income is “good enough.”
The percentage of people who feel that their expenses exceed their salary is on the rise: Last March it was half the population, today it is two thirds.
Impact of the decline in income on consumption: Which items will be cut?
The majority of citizens report difficulties in covering family expenses an observable impact on consumer behavior. Only one in three Argentines is lucky enough not to have given up consumption in the last month.
The cost reductions are mainly focused on essential goods and social activities. The most affected was the consumption of food, dishes and drinks in general, which reached 35.30% of the responses. Special, 22.70% of respondents said they had reduced meat consumption.
The second item most affected by the need for cuts is production: activities such as 24.00% gave up eating out, going to the theater or the cinema. (almost one in four respondents). Clothing and accessories took fourth place among the cuts with 12.70% of the mentions.
Adjustments to household finances also extend to monthly obligations. The withdrawal of expenses in Mobile services, internet, television and subscriptions reached 8.00% of cuts. A percentage of 6.90% of responses indicated withdrawal of expenses related to Medicines, controls and health services.
The areas of leisure, recreation, Hobbies There were also adjustments in the sports sector, which accounted for 6.90% of the resignation responses. 5.30% of respondents chose Change your purchasing strategywho are dedicated to finding cheaper prices or brands. Other, less common cuts include trips and holidays (4.00%), changing the way you get around (3.60%) and taking over the use of services such as electricity, water and gas (3.40%).
Bonus to catch up: One in three Argentines will use it to pay off debts
Only 31.8% of those surveyed said they had not given up consumptionand 6.4% do not know whether they have reduced their spending.
Pulso Research’s Social Compass Study – December 2025 was conducted using a closed-ended and structured questionnaire that included open-ended questions and methodology on-line. The field date has been extended from November 29th to December 3rd, 2025.
The number of cases analyzed was 2,000, involvingArgentine citizens over the age of 16 are eligible to vote in the national territory. The sampling design is non-probabilistic and stratified, with quota adjustment according to sociodemographic and electoral parameters. It has a statistical error of +/- 3.5 with an interval of 95% trust.
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