The charts present the amount of expenditure from university students between 2000 and 2010 across several categories. Overall, what stands out most from the charts was an increasing trend, with the exception of clothing.
Looking at the details, students spent more money to purchase food and drink, which accounted for 29% and was the largest amount both in 2000 and 2010. A similar trend was also noticed in holidays and sport, with figures of 5% and 17%. Next, eating out showed the least amount in 2000, accounting for 4%; however, this number had doubled to 8%. Then, we can see a gradual increase in transport spending from 8% in 2000 to 9% in 2010. Similarly, the budget for electricity and water showed an increase from 21% to 27% in 2010.
Another interesting point: students’ costs for clothing had decreased dramatically from 16% to 5%, which was the smallest proportion in 2010.