The pie chart illustrates the average household expenditures in two countries (Japan and Malaysia) in 2010.
Overall, the most significant amount of money in both countries was allocated for housing, food consumption, and other goods and services purposes. While Japan spent much on transportion, Malaysia invested a little in this aspect.
According to the chart, the expenses for other goods and services and food were similar in both countries, with 3% differences. Housing was the major expenditure in Malaysia, taking 34% of the chart, while Japan spent slightly less than a quarter (21%). Whereas the most expenditure in Malaysia was on goods and services, taking 29% of the chart.
On the other hand, Japan invested a quarter (20%) in transportation, whereas only half of it (10%) was spent by Malaysia. Both countries spent the least on healthcare, with Japan spending slightly more than that of Malaysia, 6% and 3% respectively, thus accounting for only less than 10% combined.