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.
Nationwide costs for long term care. 1  The national median annual cost for a private nursing home in 2015 is $91,250. 2  In 2013, care recipients will spend an average of $14,000 for out-of-pocket expenses, not including the cost of facility care. 3  In 2015, a private room in a nursing home costs $250 per day and a semi-private room costs $220 per day.