In 2023, the average annual expenditures of households in the United States amounted to about 77,280 U.S. dollars per year. This was an increase from the previous year, reflecting an increase of around six percent between 2022 and 2023.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending, Canada, regions and provinces.

West Virginia and Kansas had the lowest cost of living across all U.S. states, with composite costs being half of those found in Hawaii. This was according to a composite index that compares prices for various goods and services on a state-by-state basis. In West Virginia, the cost of living index amounted to **** — well below the national benchmark of 100. Virginia— which had an index value of ***** — was only slightly above that benchmark. Expensive places to live included Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California. Housing costs in the U.S. Housing is usually the highest expense in a household’s budget. In 2023, the average house sold for approximately ******* U.S. dollars, but house prices in the Northeast and West regions were significantly higher. Conversely, the South had some of the least expensive housing. In West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the median price of the typical single-family home was less than ******* U.S. dollars. That makes living expenses in these states significantly lower than in states such as Hawaii and California, where housing is much pricier. What other expenses affect the cost of living? Utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, water, and internet also influence the cost of living. In Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut, the average monthly utility cost exceeded *** U.S. dollars. That was because of the significantly higher prices for electricity and natural gas in these states.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending by household type.

Key information about United States Household Expenditure per Capita

• United States Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 30,912.000 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the last update number of 30,402.917 USD in Dec 2022.
• US Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1984 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 16,842.400 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 30,912.000 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 8,451.923 USD in Dec 1984.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of US grew 0.967 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Expenditure per Capita from annual Average Household Expenditure and annual Average Household Size. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Average Household Expenditure in USD and Average Household Size.

From 2020 to 2023, the average annual household food expenditure in the United States increased by almost ** percent. The average household expenditure in 2020 was about ***** U.S. dollars and has since grown to nearly ******.

Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Northern Macrozone: Information & Communication data was reported at 94,336.000 CLP in 2022. Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Northern Macrozone: Information & Communication data is updated yearly, averaging 94,336.000 CLP from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2022, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94,336.000 CLP in 2022 and a record low of 94,336.000 CLP in 2022. Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Northern Macrozone: Information & Communication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.H031: Household Budget Survey: Monthly Average Household Expenditure.

Detailed breakdown of average weekly household expenditure on goods and services in the UK. Data are shown by place of purchase, income group (deciles) and age of household reference person.

Egypt Average Household Expenditure: Value data was reported at 74,133.700 EGP in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 61,907.400 EGP for 2020. Egypt Average Household Expenditure: Value data is updated yearly, averaging 29,720.050 EGP from Jun 2005 (Median) to 2022, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74,133.700 EGP in 2022 and a record low of 11,234.700 EGP in 2005. Egypt Average Household Expenditure: Value data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.H010: Average Household Expenditure.

Australia Average Weekly Household Expenditure data was reported at 1,956.200 AUD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,619.510 AUD for 2010. Australia Average Weekly Household Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 928.170 AUD from Jun 1984 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,956.200 AUD in 2016 and a record low of 459.910 AUD in 1984. Australia Average Weekly Household Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H043: Household Expenditure Survey.

Key information about Pakistan Household Expenditure per Capita

• Pakistan Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 525.459 USD in Jun 2019, compared with the last update number of 594.719 USD in Jun 2016.
• Pakistan Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Jun 2002 to Jun 2019, with an averaged value of 425.054 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 594.719 USD in Jun 2016 and a record low of 169.260 USD in Jun 2002.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Expenditure per Capita from annual Monthly Average Household Expenditure per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides Average Household Expenditure per Capita in local currency and Average Household Size. The State Bank of Pakistan average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Expenditure covers Consumption Expenditure only. Household Expenditure per Capita is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year. Household Expenditure per Capita prior to 2016 is based on old classification.

This statistic shows the average household food expenditure by income in the United States in 2023. In that year, households with an income range of ****** to ****** U.S. dollars spent ***** U.S. dollars on food on average.

Hong Kong Average Monthly Household Expenditure (HE) data was reported at 27,627.000 HKD in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,623.000 HKD for 2010. Hong Kong Average Monthly Household Expenditure (HE) data is updated yearly, averaging 20,253.500 HKD from Sep 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,627.000 HKD in 2015 and a record low of 11,376.000 HKD in 1990. Hong Kong Average Monthly Household Expenditure (HE) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.H022: Household Expenditure Survey.

Indonesia Average Monthly Expenditure per Capita: Urban: Housing and Household Facilities: House Maintenance Cost data was reported at 12,491.000 IDR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,444.000 IDR for 2017. Indonesia Average Monthly Expenditure per Capita: Urban: Housing and Household Facilities: House Maintenance Cost data is updated yearly, averaging 6,060.500 IDR from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,491.000 IDR in 2018 and a record low of 2,120.000 IDR in 2004. Indonesia Average Monthly Expenditure per Capita: Urban: Housing and Household Facilities: House Maintenance Cost data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HC002: Average Monthly Expenditure per Capita: Urban.

This statistic shows the average annual household expenditure in Ontario, Canada in 2021. Households in Ontario spent an average of 10,305 Canadian dollars on food in 2021.

Chile Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Great Santiago: Furniture, Home Equipment & Routine Housing Maintenance data was reported at 96,274.000 CLP in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 82,185.000 CLP for 2017. Chile Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Great Santiago: Furniture, Home Equipment & Routine Housing Maintenance data is updated yearly, averaging 82,185.000 CLP from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2022, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96,274.000 CLP in 2022 and a record low of 54,633.000 CLP in 2012. Chile Monthly Average Household Expenditure: Great Santiago: Furniture, Home Equipment & Routine Housing Maintenance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.H031: Household Budget Survey: Monthly Average Household Expenditure.

(StatCan Product) Detailed average household expenditures, by household type and age in Alberta. Customization details: This information product has been customized to present information on average household expenditures by household type and age in Alberta for 2009. The age groups presented are outlined below. They are split into 3 seperate household types: 1) Alberta (as a whole) 2) One person households 3) Families For each of these household types, the age groupings are presented as follows: - Total - Less than 35 yrs - 35 to 44 yrs - 45 to 54 yrs - 55 to 64 yrs - Less than 65 yrs - 65 to 74 yrs - 65 yrs plus - 75 yrs plus The expenditures reported are from these 14 main categories which are broken down even further within this information product: - Food - Shelter - Household Operation - Household Furnishings and Equipment - Clothing - Transportation - Health Care - Personal Care - Recreation - Reading materials and other printed matter - Education - Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages - Games of Chance (Net) - Miscellaneous Expenditures The following are also presented: - Total Expenditures - Total Current Consumption - Personal Taxes - Personal insurance payments and pension contributions - Gifts of money and contributions Survey of Household Spending The Survey of Household Spending is carried out annually across Canada in the ten provinces. Data for the territories are available for 1998, 1999 and every second year thereafter. The main purpose of the survey is to obtain detailed information about household spending during the reference year (previous calendar year). Information is also collected about dwelling characteristics as well as household equipment. The survey data are used by the following groups: - Government departments use the data to help formulate policy; - Community groups, social agencies and consumer groups use the data to support their positions and to lobby governments for social changes; - Lawyers and their clients use the data to determine what is fair for child support and other compensation; - Labour and contract negotiators rely on the data when discussing wage and cost-of-living clauses; - Individuals and families can use the data to compare their spending habits with those of similar types of households. Conducted since 1997, the Survey of Household Spending integrates most of the content found in the Family Expenditure Survey (FAMEX, record number 3504) and the Household Facilities and Equipment Survey (HFE, record number 3505). As of the 2004 reference year, the Homeowner Repair and Renovation Survey (HRRS, record number 3886) was integrated into the Survey of Household Spending.

Original data source: Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics - Survey Report on Family Income and Expenditure.

The average household income and expenditure in Taichung City are categorized by the gender of the head of the economically active household.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending on detailed food categories.