Take this quirky quiz to find out how much cash you’d need to come into be that from a lotto win, inheritance or a pay rise, to live your dream life.
Are you someone who needs the finest things in life, with caviar by the infinity pool – or would you be happy simply paying off the mortgage in the house you’re in?
It comes after research of 2,000 Brits revealed the ways they’d spend their money if it was no object. This includes buying the most expensive olive oil in the supermarket, treating themselves to branded ketchup, and having a house full of fresh flowers.
Three in 10 would be unlikely to tell anyone if they made a mint – but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t make changes to their lifestyle.
It emerged 23% would jump up the supermarket scale and start shopping in Waitrose or M&S. While 17% would make a weekly appointment with the hairdresser to keep themselves looking fresh.
And a third wouldn’t travel by private jet – but would treat themselves to premium economy when going on holiday.
A spokesperson for Lottoland, which carried out the research, said: “It might be hard to hide if you suddenly turn up to work in a Ferrari.
“But anyone who’s been on social media will have seen the funny posts about how ‘there will be signs’ if they came into a fortune. One thing’s for certain, we know those lucky enough to come into money will be buying out the shelves in M&S.”
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Other subtle ways Brits would spend their cash include upgrading to premium subscriptions on streaming services like Spotify and YouTube (16%).
Or actually getting their car serviced every year, instead of just putting it through an MOT and considering that job done (11%).
The results found 44% wouldn’t tell their colleagues if they suddenly came into a fortune. But 62% concede they’d probably have to tell people they’d come into some cash but would never reveal exactly how much.
Although 23% do admit that if money suddenly became no object, they’d struggle to resist the temptation to run straight out and buy a supercar. With 20% also fearing they’d probably only be able to hold out for a week or less, if they suddenly got filthy rich.
Nearly four in 10 (37%) even said they’d carry on working if they came into a large sum of money, and nobody knew about it – with 14% of these staying on full-time.
And 62% of generous respondents would donate money anonymously, according to the OnePoll figures.
Lottoland’s spokesperson added: “Deciding to keep a low profile after a big financial boost is often a strategic move to safeguard one’s privacy. By staying quiet, people can make decisions without the influence of external opinions.
“Enjoying subtle upgrades, like a new but not too flashy car, or home improvements, adds to the thrill without attracting too much attention.”
