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.
Per cent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $8.90
Average men's price: $7.99
Based on 20 products sampled
Per cent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $17.30
Average men's price: $15.61
Based on 18 products sampled
Per cent difference: 11%
Average women's price: $8.25
Average men's price: $7.43
Based on 10 products sampled
Per cent difference: 3%
Average women's price: $4.91
Average men's price: $4.75
Based on 20 products sampled
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Per cent difference: 6%
Average women's price: $63.19
Average men's price: $59.45
Based on 42 products sampled
Per cent difference: 10%
Average women's price: $62.75
Average men's price: $57.09
Based on 50 products sampled
A women's shirt from Express.Per cent difference: 15%
Average women's price: $29.23
Average men's price: $25.51
Based on 40 products sampled
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Per cent difference: 3%
Average women's price: $9.98
Average men's price: $9.73
Based on 40 products sampled
Per cent difference: 6%
Average girls' price: $86.72
Average boys price: $81.90
Based on 22 products sampled
Per cent difference: 13%
Average girls' price: $25.79
Average boys' price: $22.89
Based on 20 products sampled
Per cent difference: 7%
Average girls' price: $32.79
Average boys' price: $30.59
Based on 10 products sampled
A shirt from Gap Kids.Per cent difference: 13%
Average girls' price: $15.82
Average boys' price: $13.95
Based on 20 products sampled
Jeans from Gap Kids.Per cent difference: 8%
Average girls' price: $24.63
Average boys' price: $22.83
Based on 20 products sampled
Baby pants from Toys 'R' Us.Per cent difference: 9%
Average girls' price: $18.33
Average boys' price: $16.77
Based on 20 products sampled
A Carter's onesie.Per cent difference: 4%
Average girls' price: $20.91
Average boys' price: $20.07
Based on 20 products sampled
A Zara sweater for a baby girl.Per cent difference: 6%
Average girls' price: $24.87
Average boys' price: $23.39
Based on 20 products sampled
A top for a baby from Carter's.Per cent difference: 2%
Average girls' price: $12.58
Average boys' price: $12.38
Based on 20 products sampled
Per cent difference: 15%
Average women's price: $37.17
Average men's price: $32.43
Based on 22 products sampled
Per cent difference: 12%
Average women's price: $21.99
Average men's price: $19.66
Based on 6 products sampled
Sockwell compression socks available on Amazon.com.Per cent difference: 4%
Average women's price: $27.86
Average men's price: $26.77
Based on 24 products sampled
A personal urinal for women available on Amazon.Per cent difference: 21%
Average women's price: $11.32
Average men's price: $9.32
Based on 12 products sampled
Per cent difference: 2%
Average women's price: $32.71
Average men's price: $32.06
Based on 22 products sampled
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