How Do South Africans Spend Their Money?

FACTS AND STATISTICS HOW SOUTH AFRICA SPENDS Alcoholic beverages and tobacco 1,1% Health 1,4% Restaurants and hotels 2,4% Education 2,7% Communication 2,8% Recreation and culture 3,0% Clothing and footwear 3,0% Housing water, electricity, gas and other fuels Furnishings, household equipment 32.0% and routine maintenance of the dwelling 5,1% Food and non alcoholic beverages 12,8% Misceeneous goo0s ene services Transport 14,7% 17.1% JOHANNESBURG 4 times more on Alcohol rather than Healthcare. Over one and a half times more on clothes than education. The same on DStv subscriptions as on retirement annuities. HOUSEHOLD MONEY SAVING TIPS Grow Your Own Vegetables Make Your Own Baby Food Create Your Own Gifts Make Your Own Dog Food Buy Bulk With Friends Use Voucher Websites DIY Jewellery Run Appliances At Night Set A Savings Goal Sources: http://beta2.statssa.gov.za/?p=944 http:/ Finance 27 www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-economic-trends/how-south-africans-s pend-their-money http://www.surveycompare.co.za/money-saving-tips/10-money-saving-lessons-ouma http://www.marthestewert.com/275315/top-50-money-seving-tips/Gcenter/277003/home-smarts #235447 www.finance27.co.za