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Maani Truu

Giving up insurance, choosing meat-free meals and skipping breakfast: What Australians are doing to survive the cost-of-living crisis

Arthur White lives on his boat in the Northern Territory to save money in retirement.  (Supplied: Arthur White)

Living on a houseboat comes with a few perks. Unlike his mates on the mainland, Arthur White isn't dealing with skyrocketing rental prices or anxiously anticipating interest rate hikes.

There are some downsides too, though, like having to source your own electricity to boil a cup of tea. And life at sea hasn't been enough to shield the retired pensioner from the cost of living crisis engulfing Australia.

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