The top 10 most essential items for day to day living revealed

A new poll has revealed that internet/Wi-Fi is much more important for other people than food or family.

16:58 04 November 2014

The internet has been ranked number one in the list of most essential items for day to day living, based on a new poll. Coming in second is taking a bath or shower while watching television ranked third.

The survey, which was published today, revealed that 48per cent felt they could go longer without seeing their family than without being able to use the internet. Meanwhile, 12per cent said they could forgo food for longer than they could go without logging on to social media sites.

Katie Lomas, the head of Direct Line Home Insurance, which commissioned the new research, said: “What we deem to be essential is an extremely personal choice, and something that varies between individuals.

“For the average person, technology now dominates their list of essential daily comforts, perhaps because we are so reliant upon these items and enjoy the luxury of being connected.

“Whether it’s a laptop, washing machine or a set of golf clubs, our essentials service allows us to understand and prioritise the items that are fundamental to our customers’ day to day living.”

The top 10 most needed items for modern day life are:

1)   The internet
2)   Bath/shower
3)   Television
4)   Laptop/tablets
5)   Car
6)   Mobile phone
7)   Pets
8)   Washing machine
9)   Tea
10) Coffee