The bar chart illustrates how much money was spent by students in the United Kingdom over a three-year period. Overall, it is clear that the percentage of consumers in 1996 experienced more spending than those in 1999. Notably, the most expenditure in both years was seen in entertainment.
The percentage of individuals who spent their budgets on entertainment in 1999 was 32%, making it the highest number compared to the seven remaining categories. The rate was slightly lower for accommodation with 20%, while around 16% to 18% of students spent money on household expenditure (food, bills, household goods) and other items. The proportion of learners using their finance for essential travel and course expenditure was nearly 6%, 3% higher than that of non-essential travel. Additionally, in 1999, there was not any fund allocated for children.
In 1996, the first prioritized category was entertainment (26%), while the figures for food, bills, household goods, and accommodation were lower at 20% and 24%, respectively. The percentage of individuals spending money on course expenditure and other items was around 10% to 12%, as compared to that of three remaining things such as essential travel, non-essential travel, and children, which accounted for one tenth of the total expenditure.
