Uber is hugely popular in American and European markets, but cab-hailing services like Didi Taxi and Kuaidi have transformed the Chinese taxi service industry, which has been a booming field in China during the last two years.
Colossal Cosmetic Costs. The average American woman spends $86 a month on cosmetics, skin care and hair products, based on a 2008 survey by Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG). That comes out to more than $1,000 a year. $86 could also pay for a gym membership, a fancy restaurant dinner, car insurance or high-speed internet service.
The cost of at-home care, such as home health aides or homemakers, is rising at a much slower pace. Hiring a homemaker, who typically assists seniors with cleaning, cooking and transportation, currently costs a median $41,756 per year -- up just 1% from last year and a mere 4% increase from five years ago.