The given bar graph illustrates the percentage of weekyl income spent on utilities by Europeon households in the year 1990 and 2020.
Overall, the amount spent on housing and gorceries exceeded all the other essentials in both years. A clear decline in grocery and a significant increase in renting/housing costs can be observed. While, the other hosusehold requirements were not more than 30% of the weekyl income. the smallest part of money was spent on personal care in both years.
Comparing the two most costly amenities, in 1990, the major proportion of the salaries, just around 30% was spent on groceries. After edibles, accomodation took about less than 20% of the income. While in the year 2020, there was a dramatic rise in rents which was about 40% of the total payment. Further, the money spent on food&stuff expericed a decrease in 2020 to less than 20%.
The other amenities that are utilities and transportation witnessed a slight surge in the share, it went from less than to just over 10% in 2020. Conversely, clothing, personal care, and entertaiment faced a gradual decrease in share. Entertaiment and clothing went from nearly 10% in 1990 to a bit less than 10% in 2020. Personal care was significantly lower than 10% in 1990 and dipped slightly in 2020.
