Where Our Spending Money Went In 2009

Perth Now
As we ride on through this global financial crisis we are changing our spending habits. In an article in Perth Now they looked at what we spent in 2009 vs other years. It’s interesting to see where our money has shifted.

What’s Up?

Major durables for recreation & culture 39.1 percent
Includes new purchases and hire of aeroplanes, micro-light aircraft, gliders, hang-gliders, hot-air balloons, boats, caravans, trailers, bicycles and all camping and sporting equipment.
Sporting & recreational services 4.8 per cent: Includes fitness classes, hiring of tennis courts and green fees.
Medicines 13.6 percent
Hairdressing and beauty salons 12.6 percent
Cinemas and other admissions 10.9 percent
Domestic services: Housekeepers, gardeners etc. 10.4 percent

Going down
Petrol
Books
Visits to hotels and motels
Jewellery & watches
Games
Toys and hobbies
Childcare
Rail transport
New cars
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