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.
In 2012, the average annual cost of nursing home care in the United States was $81,030 for a semi-private room. The average annual cost for assisted living was $42,600. Home health aides were paid on average $21 per hour and homemaker services averaged about $20 per hour.The average cost of a nursing home for one year is more than the typical family has saved for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA.As of 2014, 26 states have contracts with managed care organizations (MCO) to deliver long-term care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.he average annual cost for assisted living was $42,600. Home health aides were paid on average $21 per hour and homemaker services averaged about $20 per hour. The average cost of a nursing home for one year is more than the typical family has saved for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA.