The provided pie charts illustrate the household spending patterns in the UK and New Zealand in the years 1980 and 2008. The expenditures are categorized into five sections: food and drink, utility bills, transport, leisure, and other.
Overall, both countries showed changes in their spending priorities over the 28-year period. Utility bills become a more prominent category in New Zealand, and leisure in the UK.
In 1980, both countries had similar spending habits in certain categories. In the UK, the largest proportion of spending was on leisure 27%, while in New Zealand, the highest expenditure was on food and drink 29%. Utility bills accounted for 26% of expenses in the UK and 27% in New Zealand. The percentage spent on transport was relatively lower, with the UK allocating 15% and New Zealand 17%. Both countries spent 9% on leisure.
By 2008, there were notable changes in spending patterns. In the UK, the largest share of household expenditure shifted to utility bills 34%, while food and drink and transport expenditures decreased to 13% and 14%, respectively. Spending on leisure remained consistent at 11%. In New Zealand, food and drink remained the most significant category, although it slightly decreased to 25%. Utility bills increased to 31%, while transport expenditure rose to 16%. Leisure spending remained unchanged at 11%.