Tips to beat inflation from "My paper" 25 Jan 08 - Part 1/2

1) Food
- Brought own container when buyout takeout to save on the surcharges of 20 cents for plastic containers.
- Supermarket gives discount on home brands
- Eat out at fancy restaurant less often

2) Transport & communication
-Take trains and buses and avoide taxis
- Walk short distance instead of paying 65 cents for the feeder bus service
- Get a mobile plan that suits your needs

3) Health care
-Ask your doctor for generic drugs such as paracetamol instead of brand name ones like Panadol
- Use your company healthcare benefits
- Call up clinics to ask about consultation fees before seeing the doctor