Are you the man who is scratching his head and wondering what to buy for his woman?

The News has compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas for women to help you out.

The list is split in two sections – from a little more affordable to pricey and more expensive, and is based on various business advertisements recently seen in our local newspapers. Please note: The prices are estimates and thus simply guidelines.

At the end of the day, guys, it is impossible to please the ladies, so good luck …

A little more affordable:

• Skincare (lips) – expect to pay between R20 and R300

• Nail care – expect to pay between R20 and R400

• Make-up (lips) – expect to pay between R10 and R700

• Photo frames – expect to pay between R70 and R600

• Crockery – expect to pay between R10 and R1 100

• Chocolates and biscuits – expect to pay between R30 and R200

Pricey and more expensive:

• Jewellery and perfume always go down well – even costume jewellery, and it doesn’t have to cost the earth. Expect to spend anything from R100 to R100 000. The sky’s the limit!

• Wine (Red, Rose and White) as well as Champagne – Once again, expect to spend anything from R45 to R30 000.

• Ladies sport/ fitness watches and smart bands – expect to pay between R200 and R6 600

• Water dispenser – expect to pay between R95 and R3 300

• Books (Women’s fiction, biographies and more) – expect to pay between R55 and R2 000

• Cameras and lenses – expect to pay between R180 and R109 000

• Kettles – expect to pay between R150 and R1 000

• Wall clocks – expect to pay between R190 and R1 400

• Display shelves – expect to pay between R400 and R2 300

• Pressure cooker – expect to pay between R700 and R5 400

• Fragrance – expect to pay between R200 and R2 700

• Make-up (face) – expect to pay between R40 and R2 000

• Make-up (eyes) – expect to pay between R20 and R1 300

• Skincare (face) – expect to pay between R50 and R12 400

• Skincare (eyes) – expect to pay between R60 and R5 400

• Skincare (body) – expect to pay between R30 and R2 200

• Gift sets – expect to pay between R60 and R3 700

• Refrigerators – expect to pay between R3 500 and R42 000

• Dishwasher – expect to pay between R3 800 and R18 600

• Food mixer – expect to pay between R165 and R20 000

• Blender and food processor – expect to pay between R145 and R5 300

• Coffee machine – expect to pay between R440 and R146 000

• Electric stove – expect to pay between R220 and R14 000

• Cookware set – expect to pay between R350 and R5 400

• Duvet cover and sets – expect to pay between R300 and R1 200

• Gym equipment – expect to pay between R90 and R18 000

• Bicycle – expect to pay between R1 200 and R5 400

• Tablet – expect to pay between R500 and R11 000

• Cellphone – expect to pay between R250 and R6 500

• Lounger – expect to pay between R300 and R5 300

• Patio furniture – expect to pay between R1 400 and R15 500

• Washing machine – expect to pay between R4 000 and R10 500