Spending patterns by income group, bottom decile in Mexico and Switzerland, 2021-22

In Mexico and Switzerland, the bottom deciles of the economies spend differently. In Mexico, the bottom decile has a higher share of spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages; alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics; and clothing and footwear. In Switzerland, the bottom decile has a higher share of spending in most other categories, especially within the category of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels. Although the bottom decile in Switzerland constitutes a greater share of spending in most areas, Mexico experienced a higher cost of living increase.