The bar chart illustrates how UK citizens of different age groups spent their total expenditure on three categories – food and drink, restaurant and hotel, and entertainment – in 2004.
Overall, it is clear that spending on food and drink and entertainment increased with age, while expenditure on restaurants and hotels showed an opposite trend, being most popular among younger people.
People under 30 spent the least proportion of their total spending on all three categories, with figures below 15%. Their spending on restaurant and hotel (around 13%) was notably higher than on food and drink or entertainment, both of which were below 10%. A similar pattern can be observed for the 30-45 age group, although their spending on food and drink rose slightly, matching that of restaurants and hotels at roughly 13%.
For individuals aged 45-60, expenditure on all three categories became more balanced, each accounting for around 12-17% of total spending. However, in older age groups, a significant shift occurred. Among those aged 60-75, food and drink became the dominant expense (about 20%), while restaurant and hotel spending dropped to just over 10%. This trend continued for the oldest group (75+), who spent the highest proportion on food and drink (around 23%), followed by entertainment (about 14%), and the least on restaurants and hotels (around 7%).
In summary, older people in the UK tended to prioritize food, drink, and entertainment, whereas younger citizens spent a greater share of their money on eating out.