The pie charts illustrate the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in 2010.
Overall, housing was the dominant expense in Malaysia, whereas other goods and services accounted for the largest share of household spending in Japan. In contrast, health care constituted the smallest proportion in both countries.
In Japan, the largest share of household spending is other goods and services, accounting for 29 percent. Food ranks second at 24 percent. Housing and transport stand at 21 and 20 percent respectively, while health care represents the smallest proportion, at just 6 percent.
In Malaysia, housing is the biggest expense, accounting for 34 percent of total expenditure. Food follows with 27 percent, while other goods and services stand at 26 percent. Transport accounts for 10 percent, and health care makes up the smallest share, at only 3 percent.