July consumption expenditure for 8 consecutive months plus September 6 10:41
However, the amount of money spent by households in July increased by 0.8% from the same month last year due to an increase in housing repairs and spending on communication charges, and it was positive for the eighth consecutive month.
According to a household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount of money spent by households except for living alone in July was 280,806 yen per household.
Expenditure, excluding the impact of price fluctuations, increased 0.8% over the same month last year, increasing for 8 consecutive months.
It is the first time since 2000 that we can compare spending for 8 consecutive months.
This is mainly due to an increase in spending on housing repairs, an increase in communication charges due to an increase in new contracts for smartphones, and an increase in the amount of money used to purchase pack trips and air tickets. .
On the other hand, spending on air conditioners, electricity bills, etc. decreased due to low temperatures.
Salaryman household income increased by 1.1% in real terms from the same month last year to 626,488 yen per household due to increased summer bonuses.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said, “Consumption is strong despite the effects of the long rainy season. The rush demand before the consumption tax rate increase next month has not been noticeable, but we will keep an eye on future consumption trends. I want to. "