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

The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income which five European countries spend on food & drink, housing, clothing, and entertainment.
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The given table compares the figures for five different European nations’ monthly expenditures in four categories. From an
overall
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perspective, it is evident that residents spend a large amount of money on food and drink and housing
whereas
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that on clothing and entertainment is significantly less. In terms of food and drink, households in Turkey and Spain expended
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36% and 31% of their income each month respectively, compared to 27%
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the UK.
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, the figures in Germany and France accounted for lower at 22% and 25% in the order given. The percentage of wages that German and French pay for housing is more than 30% at 31% and 33% in their respective order, compared to 37% for the UK residents,
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that of Turkish and Spanish are 20% and 18% in that order.
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, what should be particularly mentioned is that households in five countries spend on entertainment only ranges from 10% to 19%. Regarding the expenditure on clothing, these nations allocate just under 15% of their earnings monthly.
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Vocabulary: The word "give" 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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