Phil chats with Sarah Wells, Money & Finance Commentator, about whether women are more affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

They explore the idea that being a modern woman often comes with a higher price tag — especially in health and beauty, where women in Australia spend around $300 a month compared to $125 for men. That’s more than double.

Is this extra spending driven by societal pressure to look a certain way for work, relationships, and family? Or is it a form of self-investment?

With rising costs in housing and education, plus the ongoing gender pay gap, Sarah asks the big question: How can women afford to live more expensively on a lower income?

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