In Japan, the categories “Other goods and services” and “Food” constitute over half of the household spending. “Other goods and services” represent slightly less than a third, at 29%, while “Food” accounts for just under a quarter. The expenditures on “Housing” and “Transport” are nearly similar, with “Health care” having the smallest share.
Turning to Malaysia, “Housing” holds the largest proportion, slightly more than a third. The spending on “Other goods and services” and “Food” is similar to that in Japan, although “Transport” expenses are significantly lower, almost half of Japan’s. “Health care” remains the least in Malaysia as well.
To summarize, Malaysia sees a larger percentage of expenditures on “Housing” and “Food” compared to Japan. Conversely, Japan allocates a higher amount to “Transport” and “Other goods and services.” Despite these differences, the overall expenditure patterns in both countries are somewhat similar.