The pie charts compare the expenditures, per week, in the United Kingdom and America. Overall, while the percentage of spending on rent was the highest in the United Kingdom, it was food in America. Additionally, expenditures on DVDs accounted for the lowest proportion in both nations.
In the United Kingdom, the largest rate of consumer expenses was on housing, which comprised 30%. Food ranked 2nd, constituting 18% of the total national spending. The British spent exactly the same proportion on going out for entertainment and transport, at 15%. Lastly, British people spent 12% of their weekly budget on books and 10% on DVDs, which was the smallest.
In America, groceries accounted for the highest proportion of expenditure, at 25%. The next highest level of spending was represented by accommodation, at 20%. Transportation, hanging out and reading materials each contributed to 15%. Similar to the UK, the lowest proportion was expended on DVDs, with the same percentage of 10%.