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The image displays two sets of double pie charts comparing the UK and New Zealand household spending percentages in 1980 and 2008 across five categories: Food & drink, Utility bills, Transport, Leisure, Other. In 1980, UK spending was Food & drink 23%, Utility bills 9%, Transport 15%, Leisure 27%, Other 26%. In 2008, UK spending was Food & drink 14%, Utility bills 11%, Transport 13%, Leisure 34%, Other 28%. New Zealand's 1980 spending was Food & drink 29%, Utility bills 9%, Transport 18%, Leisure 17%, Other 27%. In 2008, New Zealand spending was Food & drink 31%, Utility bills 11%, Transport 16%, Leisure 17%, Other 25%.
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The pie charts show how people in the UK and New Zealand spent their money in 1980 and 2008.
Overall, in both countries, people spent less money on food and drinks and more money on leisure activities over time. Utility bills stayed an important expense in both years.
In the UK, food and drink was the biggest expense in 1980, but it became much smaller in 2008. On the other hand, spending on leisure increased and became the largest category. Money spent on utility bills increased slightly, while transport costs went down a little. Spending on other items rose a bit.
In New Zealand, food and drink spending also decreased from 1980 to 2008. Leisure spending increased a lot and became the biggest expense in 2008. Utility bills changed only slightly, and transport and other costs stayed almost the same.
In conclusion, people in both countries started spending more on enjoyment and less on basic needs.
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