The table illustrates the changes in the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001. Overall, all types of spending increased over the decade.
Monthly fees rose, but clothing and transport experienced a slight decline. Other services and expenditures saw notable price increases.
Interestingly, spending on food and housing increased by a modest $5. In contrast, payments for electricity and water saw a significant jump from $75 to a substantial $120. Additionally, non-essential goods and services also saw a rise in prices.
In terms of clothing, its cost decreased from $30 to $20 by 2001 within the overall spending category. Surprisingly, payments for transport saw the most significant decrease, dropping by about $25.