The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

The table illustrates the monthly spending of an ordinary household in Australia over a decade from 1991. The figures are measured in Australian dollar($).

Overall, it is clearly seen that in both years the highest spending was on goods and services. In addition, it is seen that a family spent the least on clothing.

To begin, in 1991 an average family in Australia spent about $675 per month, whereas in 2001 this rose to $715. The spending spending on food in both the years were almost similar at $155 and $160. Expenditure on electricity and water per month in 1991 was at 75 Australian dollars, while this figure rose to $120 in 2001. The expenditure on clothing decreased to $20 in 2001 from $30 in 1991.

Also, in 1991 a family paid $95 on housing, however, this increased to $100 after a decade. Interestingly, transport costs decrease from $70 to $45 in 2001. The spending on other goods and services were the highest in both years, $250 (in 1991) and $270 (in 2001).