Is the cost of living really going up? | Video Lab | ABC News

Inflation tells us how much more we’re paying for things over time, but it’s not as simple as it seems. Things beyond our control – for example, war and floods – are pushing prices up in the short-term. But does that mean the overall cost of living is going up?

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