The pie charts compare home expenses in the UK and New Zealand from 1980 to 2008. Overall, it is evident that people in the UK increased their spending on leisure during this period, while residents of New Zealand reduced their allocation for leisure activities. Additionally, spending on utility bills rose in both countries by 2008.
In 1980, the largest expense for individuals in the UK was leisure, accounting for 27%. In contrast, New Zealanders spent nearly 10% less on leisure. Spending on utility bills was just over a quarter of expenses in the UK, which was only 1% higher than in New Zealand.
By 2008, the UK’s spending on leisure had increased to 34% over nearly three decades, while New Zealand’s spending on leisure had decreased by 1%. Both countries also saw an increase in utility bill expenses, which rose by 2% in England and 3% in New Zealand.