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Comparison of the 2009 and 2005 distribution1 of expenditures used in the Consumer Price Index, by major component,
for Canada
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| 2009 Expenditures | 2005 Expenditures | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressed in 2009 prices | Expressed in April 2011 prices | Expressed in April 2011 prices | |
| percent | |||
| Major Components | |||
| All-Items CPI | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Food | 16.1 | 16.0 | 18.0 |
| Shelter | 27.5 | 27.5 | 26.7 |
| Household operations, furnishings and equipment | 11.8 | 11.6 | 11.0 |
| Clothing and footwear | 5.6 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Transportation | 19.3 | 20.6 | 19.8 |
| Health and personal care | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Recreation, education and reading | 11.8 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Figures may not add to 100% due to rounding.
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