The pie charts compare the expenditure on seven certain categories by US individuals in the two years 1966 and 1996.
Overall, the figures represent that US citizens spend more money on food and cars than other remaining essential items. Additionally, a significant change is witnessed between food and car expenses, whereas food spending lost its first position in 1996.
In 1966, food was the primary source of expenses at 44%; however, it declined remarkably by 30%, which was the second highest position, along with the restaurants in the year 1996. During the period of 30 years, the figure for petrol remain constant about 10% and 9% in 1966 and 1996 respectively. Over the same period spending on restaurant rise twofold from 7% to 14% over the over period of 30 years.
In terms of cars, figure experience around twofold growth from 23% to 45% and remain the peak point in the year 1996. likewise, petrol experience slide increase from 8% to 10% and it was second highest position along with furniture. Meanwhile, computer fall from 10% to 1% and account for the lowest position in the figure for 1996.