In the chart above we see expenditures from five major catogories in different countries in the year 2009. Starting with food it is seen that united states expenditures on food is lower which is 10% compared to other countries and with Japan having the highest expenditure of 23% on food.
In the next category of housing expenditure the united states had spent a lot in the 2009 compared to other countries the united states had 25% spent on housing expenses and with Canada having the lowest expenses of 20% spent on housing in that year.
Next category of transportation canada spent rhe most in that year with 20% of expenses and Japan having the lowest expenses on transport with 10%
On healthcare expenses in that year united states spent the most by 9% while the country with the lowest expenses was united kingdom with 3%.
On last category of clothing canada spent more compared to otehr countries on 8% and lowest country with clothing expenses was united states with 4%.