In United Arab Emirates, the main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Housing (35% of the total weight); Transportation (13%) and Food & Soft Drinks (12%). Education accounts for 8%; Communications for 6%; Textiles, Clothing & Footwear for 5%; and Furniture & Household Goods for 5%. Others include: Miscellaneous Goods and Services (5%); Restaurants & Hotels (5%); Recreation & Culture (3%); Medical Care (2%); and Tobacco (0.2%). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2021.