Cost-of-living guilt: Spending money on yourself when you don't have much

Mackay hairdresser Michael West says the rising cost of living is impacting his clients and what they can spend. (triple j Hack: Angel Parsons )

Whether it's getting a manicure, going to a yoga class, a fishing trip, drinks with mates or a streaming subscription — sometimes the things that make us happy cost money.

But for many Australians struggling with the cost of living, more and more expenses are becoming luxuries.