The table shows changes in the spending patterns of an average Australian household between 1991 and 2001. In general, Australian household spending in 2001 was higher than in 1991.The amount of monthly spending on electricity and water increased over the 10-year period from $75 to $120. At the same time, the amount of money spent on food and housing rose only slightly from $155 to $160 and $95 to $100 respectively.
However, there was a decrease in expenditure on the other two items. Australians spent one third less on clothing, which fell from $30 to $20. Similarly, expenditure on transport dropped from $70 in 1991 to $45 in 2001. It seems that food and “other goods and services” were the two biggest items of expenditure. (125 words)