[disneysteve]

Interesting thread and responses. My wife is definitely not the "typical" woman as she cuts her own hair, doesn't wear make-up, doesn't do her nails (or have them done) and doesn't wear perfume.

Still, I'd have to agree with the majority and say women are more expensive. There are the necessities related to the monthly cycle. I don't even want to know how much we've spent in that department over the years (and it is even worse now that our daughter is of that age).

As for non-necessities, you've got even basic jewelry - a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings. Compare that to the buy who is just fine with zilch. the woman has a different pair of shoes for every outfit. The guy has 2 pairs - one brown, one black. The woman has multiple purses for different outfits, occasions and seasons. The man has one wallet that he uses year-round and keeps for many years. Mine is probably 10 years old. The woman wears stockings that are shot after one or two uses. The man wears socks that last for years. I could go on and on. Even with a wife who I feel is very low maintenance (that's why I love her), she's still way more expensive than I am.