An analysis of the 2018 household expenditures reveals that living expenses on housing and utilities like water, electricity, gas and other fuels still account for the highest proportion (23.9%), followed by health insurance (15.9%).
| Consumer Expenditures |
Percentage (%) |
2018 Domestic Family Expenditure Survey
| Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
23.9 |
|
Health insurance
|
15.9 |
| Food, beverages and tobacco |
15.6 |
| Transport and communication |
12.5 |
| Restaurant dining and travel |
12.3 |
| Recreation, cultural activities, and education |
9.3 |
| Other goods and services |
5.3 |