Generation Z represents 48% of CLT hires in April in MG. Living alone continues to be a milestone of independence, but also a financial challenge, especially for younger people. 62.6% of Generation Z members who live alone still rent. Meanwhile, among Generation The survey also reveals differences in the consumption and mobility profile between generations. Among respondents born between 1946 and 1980, the car is the main means of transport, cited by 38% of respondents. Among young people from Generation Z, public transport comes first, with 26%, followed by motorcycles, with 23%. Copan Building, in São Paulo, has hundreds of apartments for vacation rentals. Fantastic Regardless of age, however, the perception is that the cost of living has increased. Among those who live alone, 71.4% of Generation X and Baby Boomers said they felt their expenses had increased in the last 12 months. Among Generation Y, this percentage is 64.9%, while among Generation Z it reaches 55.2%. "The feeling that living has become more expensive is similar among all generations, indicating that the inflation of essential expenses impacts practically everyone who lives alone, regardless of age", says Aline Vieira, specialist in financial education at Serasa. Living alone or with your family changes the financial pressure little. Although living alone represents more autonomy, managing your own accounts remains a challenge. Among those who live alone, 25% find it difficult to organize expenses and another 20% classify this task as very difficult. The scenario is practically repeated among those who live with family members, such as a spouse, parents or children: 25% report difficulty and 20% say they face great difficulty in keeping their bills up to date. Essential spending inflation also affects both groups in a similar way. The supermarket was named by 80% of those interviewed as the expense that weighed most on the budget last year. Next come recurring household bills, such as water, electricity and internet, mentioned by 51%. Are young people in Brazil more or less conservative than their elders? What research has found about Gen Z Getty Images / BBC The main difference is in housing costs. Among those who live alone, 34% point out rent, financing or condominiums among the expenses that increased the most, compared to 27% of those who live with family. This pressure directly influences the way the budget is organized. For those who live alone, financial priorities are paying recurring household bills (75%), grocery shopping (74%) and covering housing expenses (53%). Among those who live with their family, the order of priorities is similar, showing that the greatest weight in the budget continues to be concentrated on essential expenses.