Three Things Take Away Almost Half of European Households' Money

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Eurostat data on the structure of consumption in the European Union show how strongly spending on basic needs affects family budgets. In January 2026, 46% of total household consumption expenditure in the EU was directed towards three categories – food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and energy, and transport. In Bulgaria, the dependence on these costs is even more tangible. According to data from the National Statistical Institute, …

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There are three broad categories of products and services that account for the largest share of European spending. Number one is food. Interesting conclusions emerge from analyzing how the share of certain spending categories, such as information and communication, changed over the course of the year.

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Three basic needs absorb almost half of the money of households in the European Union. The data for January 2026 also show that Europeans increased the share of their spending on recreation, sport and culture, while limiting spending on transport and communications. According to Eurostat, in January 2026, almost half (46.0%) of […] The post Eurostat: The accuracy of housing, food and transport “swallows” half of household income appeared first o…

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According to the latest Eurostat publication, in January 2026, almost half, or 46 percent, of the consumption expenditure of EU households was accounted for by just three categories: food, housing and energy costs, and transport. However, a restructuring has begun in the expenditure structure over the past year: the share of leisure, sports and culture has increased, while that of transport expenditure has decreased.

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In January 2026, almost half (46.0 per cent) of total household expenditure in the European Union was allocated to three categories: food and soft drinks, housing, water and energy and transport. Eurostat, the EU Statistical Office of the European Union, notes. A substantially stable share in recent years: 46.2% in January 2025, [...]