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.
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table provides key information about the ratio of monthly income, which was spent by a family on various items in five European countries. The units were measured in percentages.
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, it can be seen that spending on clothing was the lowest in these countries except Turkey.
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, the expenditure of the family in France, Germany, or the UK on housing showed the maximum,
whereas
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their spending on clothing represented the lowest.
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what is shown, French, German, and British families allocated about a third of their earnings to housing, at 31%, 33%, and 37% respectively, which was considered the highest spending compared to other things.
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, their expenditures on housing were minor, at 7%, 15%, and 11% respectively. In terms of Turkey and Spain, they spent more on food and drink, at around 36% and 31% respectively, but Turkish people spent a tenth of their budget on entertainment, which was
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minor, and the lowest spending for Spanish individuals was on clothing, at 8%.
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Vocabulary: The word "about" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • 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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