Inflation complicates the search for love for French singles

In these times of marked inflation, the adage that love is priceless has fallen into disrepair. Emmanuel knows something about it: at 40, this Parisian actor is once again in search of his soul mate. Crossed during an event dedicated to romantic encounters in the capital, at the end of August, this recently separated forty-something quickly noticed the significant increase in prices, which forces him to “make trade-offs and choose “dates” [meetings, Editor’s note] which cost [him] less”. Having just returned from vacation, he admits to being particularly careful and focusing on simplicity by offering “more of a stroll” because he “does not have the means to offer a restaurant at the moment”.

It's a reality that singles in France know well: with the return of inflation caused by the conflict in the Middle East, finding love - or preserving it - has never been so expensive. Established at 2.4% over one year in August by INSEE, the price increase affects all areas. Taking your car to reach an appointment involves spending on fuel, which is at its highest at the moment: a liter of diesel hovers around 2.2 euros per liter. Prices for museums rose by 10% on average over one year in July, those of cinemas, theaters and concert halls by 0.4%, and those of restaurants, cafes and establishments…