The table compares the average yearly expenditures of university students on accommodation, food, books, leisure, and other miscellaneous items across three countries. It is evident from the data that students from country C had the lowest annual spending, at $1,500, while students from countries A and B spent three times more than their counterparts in country C.
Students from country A spent $5,000 annually, with a significant portion (45%) allocated to accommodation. Both food and leisure received equal attention, each accounting for 22% of their spending. Other miscellaneous expenses made up 8%, and books received the smallest share, with only 3% of the budget.
The spending pattern of students in country B was quite similar, with the notable difference that they spent 9% on books, which is three times more than the expenditure on books by students in country A. In contrast, country C, with an annual budget of $1,500, spent more than a third (36%) on food. Accommodation received 30% of the expenditure, while slightly over a fifth was allocated for books. Students in country C prioritized leisure significantly less, dedicating only 12% to that category, with just 1% spent on other items.
Overall, it is interesting to note that although students in country C spent considerably less than those in countries A and B, they placed a higher priority on books and food.