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Hook
90%
@hannahbevington
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Why it worked
The video taps into a relatable financial struggle for many young adults, particularly women, by framing the cost of living alone as a "tax." The clear breakdown of expenses and the comparison to sharing with a partner make the argument compelling and encourage engagement through discussion.
Summary
The creator breaks down the cost of living alone in Manchester as a single person, highlighting that it costs significantly more than sharing with a partner. They question whether single people should receive a living allowance discount.
Structure
- 1Introduction: 90% tax for being single
- 2Breakdown of household bills for a 1-bed flat
- 3Comparison of costs when sharing with a partner
- 4Conclusion: Living alone costs nearly 90% more
- 5Question: Should single people get a discount?
On-screen text
90%
90% is the
tax I pay
for being a
single girly...
so let's break
down my
household bills
(living in Manchester)
Outgoings
Rent · £1,060
Council Tax · £106
Water · £38
Electricity · £57
Broadband · £20
£1,281
Here's what I
pay for a 1-bed
(£1,281 isn't so bad)
However, let's see
what it would
cost if I shared
with a partner
Outgoings
Rent · £1,060
Council Tax · £141
Water · £58
Electricity · £77
Broadband · £20
£1,356
Ok, so the price
has gone up to
£1,356 in total
Which means if
we went 50/50
on the bills, it
would cost only
£678 each!
That literally
means I'm paying
nearly 90% more
to live alone :))
What do we
think? Should
single people get
a living allowance
discount???
Original caption
In today’s economy, for someone on an average salary of around £30k, it’s near enough impossible to comfortably afford to move out without a partner. Someone said to me recently it’s the government’s ploy to ensure we all end up with someone and don’t live alone, and honestly I think they’re kind of onto something 🙂🙂 what do we think? Should there be some kind of single person tax?? I know we see it on council tax bills with a 25% discount, but there has to be more to come surely!! It’s such a shame that people can’t have their freedom and move out of their family home because they can’t afford it. Sad sad times for us Gen Z’s. #costofliving #genzoney #movingout #ukfinance
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