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Data were collected via an online survey between December 2022 and May 2023, targeting 838 participants aged 18 or older residing in Portugal. The survey, disseminated through social networks and community organisations, gathered information on sociodemographic characteristics, employment status, household composition, income, and the perceived effects of rising costs on essential areas. Descriptive statistics summarised respondent profiles, while inferential analyses, including Chi-square tests and Spearman\u2019s correlation, explored associations between variables. The findings reveal significant impacts of rising costs across various domains. Although 62.5% of respondents reported a monthly income equal to or above the national average, 96.7% perceived a decline in purchasing power. Nearly half (48.2%) experienced difficulties in affording energy consumption, while 90% indicated that fuel costs significantly impacted their finances. Regarding food, 96.2% acknowledged price increases, 92.8% altered consumption habits, and 64.2% stopped purchasing certain items. Housing costs were problematic for 41.1% of respondents. In terms of healthcare, 49% of respondents had private health insurance, while 47.7% relied solely on the National Health System, with 21.4% unable to access specialist care. 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