The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

1. Diagram Type: Data Table

2. Title: Average Annual Spending of University Students in Three Countries

3. What are the units of measurement? Expenditure in US dollars and percentage of total annual spending

4. Who: University students in three countries (Countries A, B, and C)

5. When: Not specified

6. Where: Three unspecified countries (Countries A, B, and C)

7. Topic: Comparison of annual spending patterns among university students

• The table compares average yearly spending by university students across accommodation, food, books, leisure, and other miscellaneous categories in three different countries (A, B, and C).

• Country A and B: Students spent $5000 annually, significantly more than students in Country C, who spent only $1500.

   Country A-

• • • • Accommodation: Largest portion (45%) of their budget.
      • Food and Leisure: Equally prioritized, with 22% allocated to each.
      • Books and Miscellaneous: Less emphasis, at 3% and 8%, respectively.

   Country B –

• • • • • Accommodation, Food, and Leisure: Similar spending priorities to Country A but with a slight variation in book expenses, which were higher at 9%.

   Country C – 

• • • • Food: Primary expenditure, taking up 36% of the budget.
      • Accommodation and Books: 30% and 21%, respectively.
      • Leisure and Other: Lower spending, with only 12% on leisure and 1% on miscellaneous items.

The table provides a comparison of the average annual spending of university students across five categories—accommodation, food, books, leisure, and miscellaneous—in three countries.

Overall, students in Countries A and B prioritized accommodation, while those in Country C placed greater emphasis on food and books despite their lower total spending.

Students in Country A and B both spent $5000 annually, significantly more than the $1500 spent by students in Country C. In Country A, nearly half of the budget (45%) was allocated to accommodation, while food and leisure expenses were equal to 22%. Only a small portion of the budget went to miscellaneous items (8%) and books (3%).

Country B had a similar spending distribution, although students here spent 9% on books—three times higher than Country A. With a smaller total budget, students in Country C allocated over a third (36%) to food, followed by accommodation at 30% and books at 21%. Leisure expenses were lower (12%), and only 1% was spent on miscellaneous items.

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