The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the Unite d Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The bar chart illustrates the shares of

expenditures

for five Common types in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009.

In addition

, it is described as percentages.

Firstly

, the United States and the United Kingdom have the highest

expenditures

for Housing approximately more than 20% . Followed by Transportation and Food which is nearly 10%.

In contrast

, they spent less on Health care and Clothing less than 10%.

Moreover

, Canada has a similar high proportion of

expenditures

for Housing and Transportation at 20%

Also

, Japan and Canada have the same lowest proportion for Health care which is nearly 5% but still higher than the United Kingdom.

Moreover

, Japan has the highest percentages for Housing and Clothing.

Overall

, they spent for Food and Housing than other categories ,

although

, they spent less on Health care and Clothing.

This

places Food and Housing significantly ahead of other

expenditures

.