The two pie charts compare how average household spending was distributed across five categories in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
Overall, while both countries spent the largest share of their household budgets on other goods and services, there were notable differences in spending priorities. Japan had more balanced expenditure across the five categories, whereas Malaysia allocated a significantly larger proportion to housing and food.
In Japan, the highest spending category was other goods and services, accounting for 29% of total household expenditure. Food and housing followed, representing 24% and 21% respectively. Transport was also a major expense at 20%, while health care accounted for the smallest share at just 6%.
In contrast, Malaysian households spent the most on housing, which made up 34% of total expenditure, followed by food at 27%. Other goods and services represented 26%, only slightly lower than in Japan. Transport took up 10% of spending, while health care had the smallest allocation at 3%.