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The table shows how much money an average Australian family spent each month on different things in 1991 and 2001. The figures are in Australian dollars.
Overall, the total monthly spending increased from 675 dollars in 1991 to 715 dollars in 2001. Other goods and services was the biggest expense in both years, while clothing was the smallest.
In 1991, families spent 250 dollars per month on other goods and services, which was the most. Food was the second biggest expense at 155 dollars, followed by housing at 95 dollars. They spent 75 dollars on electricity and water and 70 dollars on transport. Clothing was only 30 dollars.
In 2001, the spending on other goods and services rose to 270 dollars. Electricity and water had the biggest increase, from 75 to 120 dollars. Food and housing also increased a little, to 160 and 100 dollars. However, the money spent on transport fell from 70 to 45 dollars, and clothing also decreased from 30 to 20 dollars, so it was still the smallest category.