Male Vs Female Spending Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Male Vs Female Spending Statistics

Footwear, luxury, cosmetics integrated fashion, and everyday basics shift in striking ways between men and women, from Australian men outspending women by 15% on footwear in 2022 to South Korean women spending 40% more than men in 2023 on cosmetics integrated fashion. You will see how those differences land inside budgets too, including women globally putting 7.5% of income toward clothing versus 5.2% for men, making the page a practical guide to where spending power actually diverges.

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Key Statistics

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In 2022, US women spent an average of $1,512 annually on apparel and services compared to $1,232 for men

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UK women aged 25-34 spent 24% more on fashion items than men in 2023

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Globally, female consumers allocate 7.5% of income to clothing vs 5.2% for males (2021 data)

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In India, women spend 35% more on ethnic wear than men on formal attire (2023)

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Australian men outspent women by 15% on footwear in 2022 ($450 vs $392)

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French women spent €620 on clothing per year vs €480 for men (2021 INSEE)

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In the US, millennial women spend 28% more on luxury fashion than men (2023)

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Canadian females aged 18-24 spent CAD 1,200 on apparel vs CAD 850 for males (2022)

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German women allocate 9% of discretionary spend to fashion vs 6% for men (2023)

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Brazilian women spent R$1,800 on clothing annually vs R$1,200 for men (2022 IBGE)

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In 2023, US men spent $2,150 on apparel/services vs $1,980 for women in Gen Z cohort

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Italian females outspent males by 22% on accessories (€350 vs €287, 2022)

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South Korean women spent 40% more on cosmetics-integrated fashion (2023)

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Spanish men spent €520 on sportswear vs €410 for women (2022 INE)

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Chinese urban women spent ¥3,500 on clothing vs ¥2,400 for men (2023 NBS)

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In 2022, women in the US spent 18% more on jewelry ($450 vs $382 for men)

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Mexican women allocated 12% of budget to fashion vs 8% for men (ENIGH 2022)

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Swedish females spent SEK 5,200 annually on apparel vs SEK 4,100 for males (2023 SCB)

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Japanese men outspent women on workwear by 14% (¥45,000 vs ¥39,500, 2022)

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Nigerian women spent NGN 150,000 on fabrics vs NGN 90,000 for men's attire (2023 NBS)

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In 2023, US boomer women spent $1,800 on clothing vs $1,400 for men

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Dutch women spent €680 on fashion vs €550 for men (2022 CBS)

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Argentine females outspent males 25% on seasonal clothing (2023 INDEC)

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Turkish women spent TRY 4,500 on apparel vs TRY 3,200 for men (2023 TURKSTAT)

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Russian women allocated 11% to clothing spend vs 7% for men (2022 Rosstat)

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In the Philippines, women spent PHP 12,000 on dresses vs PHP 8,500 for men's suits (2023 PSA)

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Belgian men spent €490 on casual wear vs €420 for women (2022 Statbel)

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US Hispanic women spent 20% more on bridal wear than men on tuxedos (2023 Nielsen)

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Norwegian females spent NOK 7,800 on outerwear vs NOK 6,200 for males (2023 SSB)

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In 2022, women worldwide spent 2.1x more on handbags than men on wallets ($120 vs $57 avg)

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US men spent $1,856 on electronics in 2022 vs $1,234 for women

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Globally, men account for 65% of smartphone spending ($450 avg vs $320 for women, 2023)

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UK males aged 18-34 spent 42% more on gaming consoles (£250 vs £176, 2023)

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In the US, men spend 3x more on computer hardware ($800 vs $267 annually, 2022)

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Indian men outspent women by 28% on laptops (₹65,000 vs ₹51,000 avg purchase, 2023)

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Australian women spent AUD 450 on wearables vs AUD 620 for men (2022)

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French men allocated 15% of tech budget to audio equipment vs 8% women (2023 GfK)

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Canadian males spent CAD 1,100 on TVs vs CAD 780 for females (2022 StatCan)

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German men spent €750 on PCs/gaming vs €520 for women (2023 Bitkom)

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Brazilian males outspent females 35% on drones (R$2,500 vs R$1,850, 2023)

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In 2023, US Gen Z men spent $950 on gadgets vs $720 for women

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Italian men spent €600 on smart home devices vs €410 women (2022 ISTAT)

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South Korean males allocated 22% more to VR/AR tech (2023 KISDI)

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Spanish women spent €380 on tablets vs €520 for men (2022 INE)

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Chinese men spent ¥5,200 on mobile accessories vs ¥3,800 women (2023 CNNIC)

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In 2022, US men spent 55% more on cameras ($450 vs $290 for women)

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Mexican males outspent females on e-readers by 18% (2023 INEGI)

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Swedish men spent SEK 4,500 on headphones vs SEK 3,200 women (2023 SCB)

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Japanese males spent ¥80,000 on gaming PCs vs ¥55,000 women (2022 MIC)

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Nigerian men allocated 30% more to power banks/solar gadgets (2023 NBS)

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In 2023, US millennial men spent $1,400 on tech vs $1,050 women

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Dutch men spent €720 on drones vs €480 women (2022 CBS)

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Argentine males outspent on routers/modems 25% (2023 INDEC)

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Turkish men spent TRY 3,800 on smartwatches vs TRY 2,900 women (2023 TURKSTAT)

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Russian males spent RUB 45,000 on laptops vs RUB 32,000 women (2022 Rosstat)

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Philippines men spent PHP 25,000 on consoles vs PHP 18,000 women (2023 PSA)

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Belgian men spent €550 on external drives vs €370 women (2022 Statbel)

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US Black men spent 40% more on streaming devices ($180 vs $129, 2023 Nielsen)

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Norwegian men spent NOK 6,500 on monitors vs NOK 4,800 women (2023 SSB)

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Women in the US spent $3,512 on food at home in 2022 vs $3,289 for men

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Globally, women spend 10% more on organic groceries ($1,200 vs $1,090 annually, 2023)

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UK females aged 35-44 spent 18% more on dining out (£850 vs £721, 2023)

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In the US, women allocate 52% of grocery budget to fresh produce vs 48% men (2022)

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Indian women spent 25% more on packaged snacks (₹4,500 vs ₹3,600 yr, 2023)

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Australian men outspent women on alcohol at home by 30% (AUD 650 vs AUD 500, 2022)

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French women spent €2,100 on groceries vs €1,950 men (2021 INSEE)

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Canadian females spent CAD 4,200 on eating out vs CAD 3,800 males (2022)

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German women allocated 14% more to dairy products (€450 vs €395, 2023)

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Brazilian women spent R$5,800 on food delivery vs R$4,200 men (2023)

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In 2023, US Gen X women spent $4,500 on dining vs $4,100 men

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Italian females outspent males 22% on bakery items (€620 vs €508, 2022)

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South Korean women spent 35% more on imported fruits (2023 KOSTAT)

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Spanish men spent €1,200 on meat vs €1,050 women (2022 INE)

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Chinese women spent ¥8,500 on meal kits vs ¥6,900 men (2023 NBS)

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In 2022, US women spent $1,234 on alcohol away from home vs $1,456 men

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Mexican women allocated 16% more to beverages (€320 vs €276, 2023)

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Swedish females spent SEK 28,000 on groceries vs SEK 26,500 males (2023)

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Japanese women spent ¥120,000 on convenience store food vs ¥105,000 men (2022)

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Nigerian women spent NGN 450,000 on staples vs NGN 380,000 men (2023)

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In 2023, US Asian women spent $3,900 on food vs $3,600 men

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Dutch women spent €2,800 on dining out vs €2,400 men (2022)

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Argentine females outspent 19% on coffee/tea (2023 INDEC)

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Turkish women spent TRY 12,500 on groceries vs TRY 11,000 men (2023)

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Russian women allocated 13% more to sweets (€250 vs €222, 2022)

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Philippines women spent PHP 45,000 on rice/fish vs PHP 40,000 men (2023)

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Belgian women spent €3,200 on food at home vs €2,950 men (2022)

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US women over 65 spent 12% more on healthy snacks ($680 vs $607, 2023)

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Norwegian females spent NOK 42,000 on dining vs NOK 38,500 males (2023)

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In 2022, US women spent $4,567 on food/dining total vs $4,312 men (adjusted)

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Women in the US spent $1,023 on personal care in 2022 vs $678 for men

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Globally, females spend 4x more on skincare ($250 vs $62 annually, 2023)

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UK women aged 18-24 spent 50% more on cosmetics (£320 vs £213, 2023)

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In the US, women allocate 78% of hair care spending ($180 vs $41, 2022)

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Indian females outspent men by 60% on beauty products (₹2,800 vs ₹1,750 yr, 2023)

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Australian men spent AUD 420 on grooming vs AUD 580 women (2022)

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French women spent €450 on salon visits vs €220 men (2023)

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Canadian females spent CAD 650 on vitamins/supplements vs CAD 510 males (2022)

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German women allocated 25% more to spa treatments (€380 vs €304, 2023)

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Brazilian women spent R$1,200 on hair coloring vs R$650 men (2023)

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In 2023, US Gen Z women spent $450 on beauty vs $280 men

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Italian females outspent males 40% on perfumes (€250 vs €178, 2022)

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South Korean women spent 70% more on K-beauty masks (2023)

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Spanish men spent €280 on fitness trackers vs €360 women (2022)

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Chinese women spent ¥1,800 on facial treatments vs ¥950 men (2023)

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In 2022, US men spent $856 on health insurance premiums vs $789 women (household avg)

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Mexican women allocated 22% more to dental care (2023)

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Swedish females spent SEK 3,200 on wellness apps vs SEK 2,700 males (2023)

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Japanese women spent ¥45,000 on OTC meds vs ¥38,000 men (2022)

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Nigerian women spent NGN 250,000 on herbal remedies vs NGN 180,000 men (2023)

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In 2023, US women over 50 spent $1,200 on anti-aging vs $450 men

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Dutch women spent €520 on manicures vs €250 men (2022 CBS)

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Argentine females outspent 30% on yoga classes (2023 INDEC)

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Turkish women spent TRY 2,800 on haircare vs TRY 1,900 men (2023)

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Russian women allocated 28% more to massages (RUB 15,000 vs RUB 11,700, 2022)

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Philippines women spent PHP 8,500 on whitening products vs PHP 4,200 men (2023)

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Belgian females spent €680 on gym memberships vs €590 men (2022)

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US men spent 20% more on sports nutrition ($320 vs $267, 2023)

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Norwegian women spent NOK 4,500 on saunas vs NOK 3,800 males (2023 SSB)

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Globally, men spend 28% more on airline tickets ($650 vs $507 avg, 2023)

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UK males aged 25-44 spent 35% more on hotels (£1,200 vs £890, 2023)

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In the US, men allocate 62% of travel budget to business trips (2022)

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Indian men outspent women by 40% on international flights (₹75,000 vs ₹53,500, 2023)

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Australian women spent AUD 1,450 on domestic travel vs AUD 1,780 men (2022)

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French men spent €1,650 on car rentals vs €1,120 women (2023)

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Canadian males spent CAD 2,300 on vacations vs CAD 1,950 females (2022)

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German women allocated 18% more to theme parks (€250 vs €212, 2023)

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Brazilian men outspent 32% on adventure sports travel (R$3,200 vs R$2,420, 2023)

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In 2023, US millennial men spent $2,800 on leisure travel vs $2,400 women

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Italian males spent €1,400 on cruises vs €1,050 women (2022)

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South Korean men spent 45% more on golf resorts (2023)

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Spanish women spent €950 on beach vacations vs €1,200 men (2022 INE)

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Chinese men allocated ¥12,000 to high-speed rail vs ¥9,500 women (2023)

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In 2022, US men spent $1,234 on public transport vs $1,089 women

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Mexican males outspent 24% on road trips (2023 INEGI)

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Swedish men spent SEK 15,000 on skiing trips vs SEK 12,500 women (2023)

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Japanese women spent ¥200,000 on ryokan stays vs ¥160,000 men (2022)

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Nigerian men spent NGN 1.2M on pilgrimages vs NGN 900k women (2023)

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In 2023, US boomer men spent $3,500 on travel vs $3,100 women

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Dutch males spent €1,800 on bike tours vs €1,400 women (2022)

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Argentine men outspent 27% on wine tours (2023 INDEC)

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Turkish women spent TRY 18,000 on seaside resorts vs TRY 15,500 men (2023)

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Russian males spent RUB 120,000 on Black Sea trips vs RUB 95,000 women (2022)

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Philippines men spent PHP 50,000 on island hopping vs PHP 42,000 women (2023)

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Belgian men spent €2,100 on city breaks vs €1,850 women (2022)

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US Latinas spent 15% more on family vacations ($2,200 vs $1,910, 2023 Nielsen)

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Norwegian women spent NOK 22,000 on fjord cruises vs NOK 19,500 males (2023)

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Even in 2025, the spending gap is still stark: globally, women allocate 7.5% of income to clothing compared with 5.2% for men, and the difference shows up from wardrobes to beauty counters. From US luxury fashion splurges to men leaning harder into tech purchases, these aren’t just “men spend more” or “women spend more” headlines, they are category by category tradeoffs that shift by age and country. Let’s look at what the data actually does across genders.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, US women spent an average of $1,512 annually on apparel and services compared to $1,232 for men
  • UK women aged 25-34 spent 24% more on fashion items than men in 2023
  • Globally, female consumers allocate 7.5% of income to clothing vs 5.2% for males (2021 data)
  • US men spent $1,856 on electronics in 2022 vs $1,234 for women
  • Globally, men account for 65% of smartphone spending ($450 avg vs $320 for women, 2023)
  • UK males aged 18-34 spent 42% more on gaming consoles (£250 vs £176, 2023)
  • Women in the US spent $3,512 on food at home in 2022 vs $3,289 for men
  • Globally, women spend 10% more on organic groceries ($1,200 vs $1,090 annually, 2023)
  • UK females aged 35-44 spent 18% more on dining out (£850 vs £721, 2023)
  • Women in the US spent $1,023 on personal care in 2022 vs $678 for men
  • Globally, females spend 4x more on skincare ($250 vs $62 annually, 2023)
  • UK women aged 18-24 spent 50% more on cosmetics (£320 vs £213, 2023)
  • Globally, men spend 28% more on airline tickets ($650 vs $507 avg, 2023)
  • UK males aged 25-44 spent 35% more on hotels (£1,200 vs £890, 2023)
  • In the US, men allocate 62% of travel budget to business trips (2022)

Across apparel, tech, food, and travel, women typically spend more on self care and fashion, while men lead tech and some electronics.

Clothing & Fashion

1In 2022, US women spent an average of $1,512 annually on apparel and services compared to $1,232 for men
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2UK women aged 25-34 spent 24% more on fashion items than men in 2023
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3Globally, female consumers allocate 7.5% of income to clothing vs 5.2% for males (2021 data)
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4In India, women spend 35% more on ethnic wear than men on formal attire (2023)
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5Australian men outspent women by 15% on footwear in 2022 ($450 vs $392)
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6French women spent €620 on clothing per year vs €480 for men (2021 INSEE)
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7In the US, millennial women spend 28% more on luxury fashion than men (2023)
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8Canadian females aged 18-24 spent CAD 1,200 on apparel vs CAD 850 for males (2022)
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9German women allocate 9% of discretionary spend to fashion vs 6% for men (2023)
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10Brazilian women spent R$1,800 on clothing annually vs R$1,200 for men (2022 IBGE)
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11In 2023, US men spent $2,150 on apparel/services vs $1,980 for women in Gen Z cohort
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12Italian females outspent males by 22% on accessories (€350 vs €287, 2022)
Single source
13South Korean women spent 40% more on cosmetics-integrated fashion (2023)
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14Spanish men spent €520 on sportswear vs €410 for women (2022 INE)
Directional
15Chinese urban women spent ¥3,500 on clothing vs ¥2,400 for men (2023 NBS)
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16In 2022, women in the US spent 18% more on jewelry ($450 vs $382 for men)
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17Mexican women allocated 12% of budget to fashion vs 8% for men (ENIGH 2022)
Verified
18Swedish females spent SEK 5,200 annually on apparel vs SEK 4,100 for males (2023 SCB)
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19Japanese men outspent women on workwear by 14% (¥45,000 vs ¥39,500, 2022)
Single source
20Nigerian women spent NGN 150,000 on fabrics vs NGN 90,000 for men's attire (2023 NBS)
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21In 2023, US boomer women spent $1,800 on clothing vs $1,400 for men
Directional
22Dutch women spent €680 on fashion vs €550 for men (2022 CBS)
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23Argentine females outspent males 25% on seasonal clothing (2023 INDEC)
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24Turkish women spent TRY 4,500 on apparel vs TRY 3,200 for men (2023 TURKSTAT)
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25Russian women allocated 11% to clothing spend vs 7% for men (2022 Rosstat)
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26In the Philippines, women spent PHP 12,000 on dresses vs PHP 8,500 for men's suits (2023 PSA)
Verified
27Belgian men spent €490 on casual wear vs €420 for women (2022 Statbel)
Verified
28US Hispanic women spent 20% more on bridal wear than men on tuxedos (2023 Nielsen)
Verified
29Norwegian females spent NOK 7,800 on outerwear vs NOK 6,200 for males (2023 SSB)
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30In 2022, women worldwide spent 2.1x more on handbags than men on wallets ($120 vs $57 avg)
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Clothing & Fashion Interpretation

While the global financial runway is dominated by women's fashion expenditures, men are quietly investing in key style staples and occasionally, as seen with Australian footwear or Gen Z apparel, striding ahead in specific spending sprints.

Electronics & Tech

1US men spent $1,856 on electronics in 2022 vs $1,234 for women
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2Globally, men account for 65% of smartphone spending ($450 avg vs $320 for women, 2023)
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3UK males aged 18-34 spent 42% more on gaming consoles (£250 vs £176, 2023)
Single source
4In the US, men spend 3x more on computer hardware ($800 vs $267 annually, 2022)
Single source
5Indian men outspent women by 28% on laptops (₹65,000 vs ₹51,000 avg purchase, 2023)
Verified
6Australian women spent AUD 450 on wearables vs AUD 620 for men (2022)
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7French men allocated 15% of tech budget to audio equipment vs 8% women (2023 GfK)
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8Canadian males spent CAD 1,100 on TVs vs CAD 780 for females (2022 StatCan)
Single source
9German men spent €750 on PCs/gaming vs €520 for women (2023 Bitkom)
Verified
10Brazilian males outspent females 35% on drones (R$2,500 vs R$1,850, 2023)
Verified
11In 2023, US Gen Z men spent $950 on gadgets vs $720 for women
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12Italian men spent €600 on smart home devices vs €410 women (2022 ISTAT)
Verified
13South Korean males allocated 22% more to VR/AR tech (2023 KISDI)
Verified
14Spanish women spent €380 on tablets vs €520 for men (2022 INE)
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15Chinese men spent ¥5,200 on mobile accessories vs ¥3,800 women (2023 CNNIC)
Verified
16In 2022, US men spent 55% more on cameras ($450 vs $290 for women)
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17Mexican males outspent females on e-readers by 18% (2023 INEGI)
Single source
18Swedish men spent SEK 4,500 on headphones vs SEK 3,200 women (2023 SCB)
Verified
19Japanese males spent ¥80,000 on gaming PCs vs ¥55,000 women (2022 MIC)
Verified
20Nigerian men allocated 30% more to power banks/solar gadgets (2023 NBS)
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21In 2023, US millennial men spent $1,400 on tech vs $1,050 women
Single source
22Dutch men spent €720 on drones vs €480 women (2022 CBS)
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23Argentine males outspent on routers/modems 25% (2023 INDEC)
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24Turkish men spent TRY 3,800 on smartwatches vs TRY 2,900 women (2023 TURKSTAT)
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25Russian males spent RUB 45,000 on laptops vs RUB 32,000 women (2022 Rosstat)
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26Philippines men spent PHP 25,000 on consoles vs PHP 18,000 women (2023 PSA)
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27Belgian men spent €550 on external drives vs €370 women (2022 Statbel)
Single source
28US Black men spent 40% more on streaming devices ($180 vs $129, 2023 Nielsen)
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29Norwegian men spent NOK 6,500 on monitors vs NOK 4,800 women (2023 SSB)
Single source

Electronics & Tech Interpretation

It appears that across the globe, when it comes to technology, men are consistently writing bigger checks for gadgets and gear, suggesting either a deeper passion for the latest tech or a greater susceptibility to the siren song of a shiny new processor.

Food & Dining

1Women in the US spent $3,512 on food at home in 2022 vs $3,289 for men
Single source
2Globally, women spend 10% more on organic groceries ($1,200 vs $1,090 annually, 2023)
Single source
3UK females aged 35-44 spent 18% more on dining out (£850 vs £721, 2023)
Verified
4In the US, women allocate 52% of grocery budget to fresh produce vs 48% men (2022)
Verified
5Indian women spent 25% more on packaged snacks (₹4,500 vs ₹3,600 yr, 2023)
Verified
6Australian men outspent women on alcohol at home by 30% (AUD 650 vs AUD 500, 2022)
Directional
7French women spent €2,100 on groceries vs €1,950 men (2021 INSEE)
Directional
8Canadian females spent CAD 4,200 on eating out vs CAD 3,800 males (2022)
Single source
9German women allocated 14% more to dairy products (€450 vs €395, 2023)
Verified
10Brazilian women spent R$5,800 on food delivery vs R$4,200 men (2023)
Directional
11In 2023, US Gen X women spent $4,500 on dining vs $4,100 men
Directional
12Italian females outspent males 22% on bakery items (€620 vs €508, 2022)
Directional
13South Korean women spent 35% more on imported fruits (2023 KOSTAT)
Directional
14Spanish men spent €1,200 on meat vs €1,050 women (2022 INE)
Directional
15Chinese women spent ¥8,500 on meal kits vs ¥6,900 men (2023 NBS)
Verified
16In 2022, US women spent $1,234 on alcohol away from home vs $1,456 men
Verified
17Mexican women allocated 16% more to beverages (€320 vs €276, 2023)
Directional
18Swedish females spent SEK 28,000 on groceries vs SEK 26,500 males (2023)
Verified
19Japanese women spent ¥120,000 on convenience store food vs ¥105,000 men (2022)
Single source
20Nigerian women spent NGN 450,000 on staples vs NGN 380,000 men (2023)
Single source
21In 2023, US Asian women spent $3,900 on food vs $3,600 men
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22Dutch women spent €2,800 on dining out vs €2,400 men (2022)
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23Argentine females outspent 19% on coffee/tea (2023 INDEC)
Directional
24Turkish women spent TRY 12,500 on groceries vs TRY 11,000 men (2023)
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25Russian women allocated 13% more to sweets (€250 vs €222, 2022)
Verified
26Philippines women spent PHP 45,000 on rice/fish vs PHP 40,000 men (2023)
Verified
27Belgian women spent €3,200 on food at home vs €2,950 men (2022)
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28US women over 65 spent 12% more on healthy snacks ($680 vs $607, 2023)
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29Norwegian females spent NOK 42,000 on dining vs NOK 38,500 males (2023)
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30In 2022, US women spent $4,567 on food/dining total vs $4,312 men (adjusted)
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Food & Dining Interpretation

It appears the culinary matriarchy is firmly in charge of the global grocery cart, generously funding the fresh produce, bakery, and organic aisles, while graciously allowing men to occasionally treat themselves to a consolation beer and steak.

Health & Personal Care

1Women in the US spent $1,023 on personal care in 2022 vs $678 for men
Single source
2Globally, females spend 4x more on skincare ($250 vs $62 annually, 2023)
Verified
3UK women aged 18-24 spent 50% more on cosmetics (£320 vs £213, 2023)
Verified
4In the US, women allocate 78% of hair care spending ($180 vs $41, 2022)
Single source
5Indian females outspent men by 60% on beauty products (₹2,800 vs ₹1,750 yr, 2023)
Verified
6Australian men spent AUD 420 on grooming vs AUD 580 women (2022)
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7French women spent €450 on salon visits vs €220 men (2023)
Verified
8Canadian females spent CAD 650 on vitamins/supplements vs CAD 510 males (2022)
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9German women allocated 25% more to spa treatments (€380 vs €304, 2023)
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10Brazilian women spent R$1,200 on hair coloring vs R$650 men (2023)
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11In 2023, US Gen Z women spent $450 on beauty vs $280 men
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12Italian females outspent males 40% on perfumes (€250 vs €178, 2022)
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13South Korean women spent 70% more on K-beauty masks (2023)
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14Spanish men spent €280 on fitness trackers vs €360 women (2022)
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15Chinese women spent ¥1,800 on facial treatments vs ¥950 men (2023)
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16In 2022, US men spent $856 on health insurance premiums vs $789 women (household avg)
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17Mexican women allocated 22% more to dental care (2023)
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18Swedish females spent SEK 3,200 on wellness apps vs SEK 2,700 males (2023)
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19Japanese women spent ¥45,000 on OTC meds vs ¥38,000 men (2022)
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20Nigerian women spent NGN 250,000 on herbal remedies vs NGN 180,000 men (2023)
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21In 2023, US women over 50 spent $1,200 on anti-aging vs $450 men
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22Dutch women spent €520 on manicures vs €250 men (2022 CBS)
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23Argentine females outspent 30% on yoga classes (2023 INDEC)
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24Turkish women spent TRY 2,800 on haircare vs TRY 1,900 men (2023)
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25Russian women allocated 28% more to massages (RUB 15,000 vs RUB 11,700, 2022)
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26Philippines women spent PHP 8,500 on whitening products vs PHP 4,200 men (2023)
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27Belgian females spent €680 on gym memberships vs €590 men (2022)
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28US men spent 20% more on sports nutrition ($320 vs $267, 2023)
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29Norwegian women spent NOK 4,500 on saunas vs NOK 3,800 males (2023 SSB)
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Health & Personal Care Interpretation

While men invest modestly in their own maintenance, women are consistently funding a global, multi-category industry dedicated to managing the physical expectations placed upon them, proving that the so-called "vanity tax" is very real and largely gendered.

Travel & Leisure

1Globally, men spend 28% more on airline tickets ($650 vs $507 avg, 2023)
Directional
2UK males aged 25-44 spent 35% more on hotels (£1,200 vs £890, 2023)
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3In the US, men allocate 62% of travel budget to business trips (2022)
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4Indian men outspent women by 40% on international flights (₹75,000 vs ₹53,500, 2023)
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5Australian women spent AUD 1,450 on domestic travel vs AUD 1,780 men (2022)
Directional
6French men spent €1,650 on car rentals vs €1,120 women (2023)
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7Canadian males spent CAD 2,300 on vacations vs CAD 1,950 females (2022)
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8German women allocated 18% more to theme parks (€250 vs €212, 2023)
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9Brazilian men outspent 32% on adventure sports travel (R$3,200 vs R$2,420, 2023)
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10In 2023, US millennial men spent $2,800 on leisure travel vs $2,400 women
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11Italian males spent €1,400 on cruises vs €1,050 women (2022)
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12South Korean men spent 45% more on golf resorts (2023)
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13Spanish women spent €950 on beach vacations vs €1,200 men (2022 INE)
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14Chinese men allocated ¥12,000 to high-speed rail vs ¥9,500 women (2023)
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15In 2022, US men spent $1,234 on public transport vs $1,089 women
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16Mexican males outspent 24% on road trips (2023 INEGI)
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17Swedish men spent SEK 15,000 on skiing trips vs SEK 12,500 women (2023)
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18Japanese women spent ¥200,000 on ryokan stays vs ¥160,000 men (2022)
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19Nigerian men spent NGN 1.2M on pilgrimages vs NGN 900k women (2023)
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20In 2023, US boomer men spent $3,500 on travel vs $3,100 women
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21Dutch males spent €1,800 on bike tours vs €1,400 women (2022)
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22Argentine men outspent 27% on wine tours (2023 INDEC)
Directional
23Turkish women spent TRY 18,000 on seaside resorts vs TRY 15,500 men (2023)
Directional
24Russian males spent RUB 120,000 on Black Sea trips vs RUB 95,000 women (2022)
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25Philippines men spent PHP 50,000 on island hopping vs PHP 42,000 women (2023)
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26Belgian men spent €2,100 on city breaks vs €1,850 women (2022)
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27US Latinas spent 15% more on family vacations ($2,200 vs $1,910, 2023 Nielsen)
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28Norwegian women spent NOK 22,000 on fjord cruises vs NOK 19,500 males (2023)
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Travel & Leisure Interpretation

Globally, the story of travel spending is less a battle of the sexes and more a reflection of divergent priorities, with men consistently investing more in transport and business efficiency while women often allocate funds towards curated experiences and family-centric leisure.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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