30 items that cost women more than they cost men
It's expensive to be a woman, and it's not just because it costs a lot to maintain one's appearance.
There's a "pink tax" involved, or a surcharge in which women are sometimes charged more than men are charged for many products.
A recent study from New York's Department of Consumer Affairs, called "From Cradle to Cane: The Cost of Being A Female Consumer," demonstrated how this is a problem that often plagues females from birth until they're senior citizens.
Here are 30 items that, according to the study, are on average more expensive for women than they are for men.
Shampoo and conditioner
Percent difference: 48%
Average women's price: $8.39
Average men's price: $5.68
Based on 16 products sampled
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Razors
Percent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $8.90
Average men's price: $7.99
Based on 20 products sampled
Cartridges for razors
Percent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $17.30
Average men's price: $15.61
Based on 18 products sampled
Lotion
Percent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $8.25
Average men's price: $7.43
Based on 10 products sampled
Deodorant
Percent difference: 3%
Average women's price: $4.91
Average men's price: $4.75
Based on 20 products sampled
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Body wash
Percent diference: 6%
Average women's price: $5.70
Average men's price: $5.40
Based on 18 products sampled
Dress pants
Perecent difference: 6%
Average women's price: $75.66
Average men's price: $71.71
Based on 40 products sampled
Dress shirts
Percent difference: 13%
Average women's price: $58.11
Average men's price: $51.46
Based on 40 products sampled
Sweaters
Percent difference: 6%
Average women's price: $63.19
Average men's price: $59.45
Based on 42 products sampled
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Jeans
Percent difference: 10%
Average women's price: $62.75
Average men's price: $57.09
Based on 50 products sampled
Shirts
Percent difference: 15%
Average women's price: $29.23
Average men's price: $25.51
Based on 40 products sampled
Socks
Percent difference: 3%
Average women's price: $9.98
Average men's price: $9.73
Based on 40 products sampled
Bikes/scooters
Percent difference: 6%
Average girls' price: $86.72
Average boys price: $81.90
Based on 22 products sampled
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Toys
Percent difference: 11%
Average girls' price: $29.49
Average boys' price: $26.49
Based on 20 products sampled
Backpacks
Percent difference: 0.8%
Average girls' price: $25.99
Average boys' price: $25.79
Based on 20 products sampled
Toys for kids in preschool
Percent difference: 9%
Average girls' price: $21.65
Average boys' price: $19.85
Based on 14 products sampled
Helmets and padding
Percent difference: 13%
Average girls' price: $25.79
Average boys' price: $22.89
Based on 20 products sampled
Crafts products
Percent difference: 7%
Average girls' price: $32.79
Average boys' price: $30.59
Based on 10 products sampled
Kids' shirts
Percent difference: 13%
Average girls' price: $15.82
Average boys' price: $13.95
Based on 20 products sampled
Kids' jeans
Percent difference: 8%
Average girls' price: $24.63
Average boys' price: $22.83
Based on 20 products sampled
Baby pants
Percent difference: 9%
Average girls' price: $18.33
Average boys' price: $16.77
Based on 20 products sampled
Onesies for babies
Percent difference: 4%
Average girls' price: $20.91
Average boys' price: $20.07
Based on 20 products sampled
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Baby sweaters
Percent difference: 6%
Average girls' price: $24.87
Average boys' price: $23.39
Based on 20 products sampled
Baby shirts
Percent difference: 2%
Average girls' price: $12.58
Average boys' price: $12.38
Based on 20 products sampled
Baby shoes
Percent difference: 3%
Average girls' price: $20.69
Average boy's price: $20.07
Based on 20 products sampled
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Supports and braces
Percent difference: 15%
Average women's price: $37.17
Average men's price: $32.43
Based on 22 products sampled
Canes
Percent difference: 12%
Average women's price: $21.99
Average men's price: $19.66
Based on 6 products sampled
Compression socks
Percent difference: 4%
Average women's price: $27.86
Average men's price: $26.77
Based on 24 products sampled
Personal urinals
Percent difference: 21%
Average women's price: $11.32
Average men's price: $9.32
Based on 12 products sampled
Adult diapers
Percent difference: 2%
Average women's price: $32.71
Average men's price: $32.06
Based on 22 products sampled
There are a few things that cost less for women...
Digestive health aids (based on 20 products sampled)
Percent difference: 5%
Average women's price: $9.41
Average men's price: $9.84
Adult underwear (based on 40 products sampled)
Percent difference: 29%
Average women's price: $8.46
Average men's price: $10.90
Kids' underwear (based on 20 products sampled)
Percent difference: 3%
Average girls' price: $17.67
Average boy's price: $18.17
Toddler shoes (based on 8 products sampled)
Percent difference: 3%
Average girls' price: $28.85
Average boys' price: $29.60
Shaving cream (based on 20 products sampled)
Percent difference: 4%
Average women's price: $3.73
Average men's price: $3.89
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