The line graph illustrates a relatively significant transformation in the spending scale of a European country in the 40 years from 1960 to 2000. In 1960, food was the item with the highest proportion (30%) in household spending, followed by leisure activities (20%). Finally, clothing, mobility and energy ranges were about average (10%) or less.
Over the next 40 years, there was a clear shift in spending priorities. Food was severely affected, leading to a decrease of nearly half in 2000 (15%). In turn, transportation costs increased sharply and food substitution became the optimal commodity in 2000. This was due to the individual needs of each household and the increasing scale of automobile factories.
Spending on entertainment activities also decreased slightly, fluctuating from (20%) to (10%) in 2000. During this period, spending on clothing and energy was relatively stable and little fluctuation.
In conclusion, the line graph shows how fascinating trends in European countries’ spending habits have developed over the past four decades. While food has always been a priority for human consumption, is strongly reduced while transportation is the main factor. This strong movement is due to the way of life and priorities in the country being changed and transformed to keep up with global trends.