The chart illustrates the expenditure of weekly income on households in a European country from 1990 to 2020.
Overall, spending on rent and housing was highest in 2020, while groceries made up the highest expenditure in 1990.
In 1990, rent and housing costs accounted for about 18% of weekly income. Expenses on groceries comprised around 28%, followed by clothing, which constituted approximately 12%. Likewise, the amount of money used on entertainment was 10%. Moreover, spending amounts of money on transportation, utilities, and personal care represented roughly 9%, 7%, and 6%, respectively, of income.
In 2020, rent and housing made up the largest expenses, which accounted for nearly 35%. Groceries were responsible for around 19% of household spending. In addition, transportation costs amounted to above 10%. Additionally, the proportion of utilities was observed at 10%. Entertainment showed a figure of roughly 9%. Personal and clothing expenses had the same expenses, both standing at nearly 5%.
