The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment.

The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment.
The household expenditures of five particular European nations in four distinct categories, namely food and beverage, accommodation, clothes and recreation are compared in the given chart.
Overall
, housing and daily eating and drinking are considered the most costly areas. Meanwhile, clothing and recreation fields took up a significantly lower proportion of money spent on them. With regard to eating and beverage spending, Turkey takes the first place, recorded at more than one-third (36%), followed by Spain with a slightly lower figure, at 31%. Housing
also
takes up the highest proportion of expenditure.
While
the UK comprises the highest, at 37%, Spain contributes the least, recorded at one-fifth (18%).
Although
France and Germany share the same pattern, at roughly one-
third,
Turkey’s percentage is fairly lower, at 20%. When it comes to amusement records, the difference between all five nations’ proportions marginally varies.
However
, it is worth noting that
while
having the highest number in food and drink, Turkey constitutes the lowest data in recreation, at just 10. Regarding the clothing field, its highest data is 15%, which belongs to Germany.
In contrast
, France possesses the lowest figure, at only 8%.
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  • Proportion
  • Household income
  • Allocate
  • Basic necessities
  • Expenditures
  • Essentials
  • Economy
  • Living conditions
  • Standard of living
  • Cultural significance
  • Leisure activities
  • Financial prioritization
  • Noticeable trends
  • Unusual allocations
  • Society's values
  • Economic status
  • Illustrates
  • Highlights
  • Comparison
  • Analyze
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