The two pie charts compare the distribution of household expenditures in seven different elements: food, housing, transportation, health care and other basic necessities in a particular country between 1960 and 2010.
Overall, the data showed that the country’s spending habits evolved over 50 years, With increase in housing, transportation, health care, and education cost. While food, entertainment and other basic necessities saw a decrease in relative spending.
According to the data, in 1960, the second largest portion spending was dedicated to housing which accounted for 22%. The proportion spent on housing which increased by 3%. Additionally, the percentage of expenditures on transportation and health care were 14% and 4% in 1960. And the number saw a gradual rise 6% and 2% respectively. Lastly the spending on the education was 4% in 1960. The ratio surge dramatically to 8% in the following decades.
In terms of food category, which was the first largest portion expenditures made 34% in 1960, the ratio steadily declined to 30% in 2010. Furthermore, the spending on other necessities was third largest which accounted for 19% and the portion expenditure on entertainment was 3% in 1960. This then drastically dropped to 10% and 2% respectively.