The given table data compares the weekly total spending per international student in US dollars, while the bar chart illustrates their detailed expenditure on three areas: housing, tuition fees, and living expenses in four countries, labeled A, B, C, and D.
As can be seen clearly that the total weekly expenses for international students studying in country A are the highest, whereas coutry D is the most affordable destination for students. Additionally, living expenses constitute the largest portion of students’ expenditures in all countries, with the exception of country D.
Specifically, the average weekly spending in country A is the highest at $875, considerably surpassing that of country D. Accommodation expenses for international students are similar in both countries, averaging approximately $200 per student. Furthermore, students in country A allocate $358 per week to tuition fees, which is greater than the $235 spent in country D. Additionally, living costs constitute nearly half of the total expenses for students in country A at $430, whereas this figure is just $225 in country B, the lowest among all the countries.
Regarding countries B and C, weekly accommodation expenses for international students are the lowest compared to other costs, at $280 and $240 respectively. However, country B has the highest accommodation costs among the four countries. Following accommodation, tuition fees represent the second-largest portion of weekly expenses for each student, with tuition in country B at $320, $70 higher than in country C. Similarly, students in country B spend approximately $350 on living costs, compared to just $275 in country C. Overall, the total weekly expenditure in country B is $700, significantly higher than the nearly $500 in country C.