The given bar graph illustrates the percentage of expenditures in five key categories—food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and clothing—in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan for the year 2009.
Overall, housing accounted for the largest share of expenses across all countries, while healthcare saw the smallest allocation.
In more detail, individuals in the US and Canada spent less on housing, allocating around 15%, compared to the United Kingdom and Japan, where approximately a quarter of expenses went toward housing. Among all the nations, citizens devoted roughly a quarter of their income to housing. When it comes to transportation, people in the US and Canada spent close to 20%, while those in the UK allocated a smaller portion of their earnings. In Japan, transportation costs were the lowest, accounting for only about 10%.
Healthcare spending varied significantly, with the United States allocating nearly 10% of its expenses, while the other countries spent around 5%. Lastly, clothing expenses were consistent across the board, with all nations dedicating about 5% of their total expenditures to this category.