The pie charts illustrate the proportion of household budget patterns in two countries, the UK and New Zealand, during the period from 1980 to 2008. Overall, it is evident that New Zealand remained more stable compared to the UK.
In 1980, the largest expenditure in New Zealand was on food and drinks, which accounted for 29 percent of the budget, whereas in Great Britain, the highest expenditure was on utility bills, making up 26 percent of the budget. The second most popular expense was the opposite; in the UK, food represented 23 percent while in New Zealand, utility costs were 27 percent. Other expenses were quite similar in both countries.
In contrast, by 2008, food consumption had lost its popularity in the UK, dropping significantly to only 13 percent. This decline occurred even as transport expenses increased, accounting for 14 percent. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, food expenses did not decline as sharply and remained at 25 percent. Additionally, leisure activities had become more developed in the UK, rising dramatically to 34 percent, while in New Zealand, they saw a decrease. Finally, both countries experienced an increase in transport usage.