In Dominican Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (24 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 17 percent; Housing and Utilities for 13 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 10 percent and Restaurants and Hotels for 9 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Health; Clothing and Footwear; Recreation and Culture; Education; Communication and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 28 percent of total weight.