The pie charts compare the expenditure patterns of citizens in the UK and New Zealand, categorized into five groups, for the years 1980 and 2008.
Overall, the UK citizens spent the most on leisure activities, while New Zealand citizens prioritized utility bills during the same period.
In 1980, UK citizens allocated 49% of their budget to consumer goods and services, with bills being a close second. By 2008, the proportion of expenditure on food decreased to 13%, while utility bills increased by 2% to 28%. Leisure activities, which accounted for 27% of the expenditure in 1980, rose by 7% in 2008. Expenditure on transport declined from 15% to 14%, while other expenses increased from 9% to 11% during the same period.
In contrast, New Zealand citizens spent 56% of their budget on consumer goods and services in 1980, which remained constant throughout the period. By 2008, utility bills (31%) surpassed food and drinks (25%). The proportion of leisure activities decreased from 18% to 17% during the period, while other expenses rose by 2% from 9%. Expenditure on transport accounted for 17% in 1980 and decreased by 1% in 2008.