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

The Herald has compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas for women to help you out. This is your opportunity to support local businesses.

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 …

Pricey and more expensive:

• Jewellery – expect to pay between R180 and R56 500 (the cost is merely indicative)

• 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 R2 300 and R20 000

• Dishwasher – expect to pay between R3 800 and R7 000

• Food mixer – expect to pay between R4 000 and R9 600

• Blender and food processor – expect to pay between R450 and R1 800

• Coffee machine – expect to pay between R500 and R14 000

• Electric stove – expect to pay between R8 000 and R13 000

• Cookware set – expect to pay between R1 300 and R2 000

• Outdoor entertainment caddy – expect to pay about R3 700

• Duvet covers – expect to pay about R1 000

• Gym equipment – expect to pay between R100 and R13 000

• Bicycle – expect to pay between R1 400 and R5 000

• Cellphone – expect to pay between R200 and R5 000 (available per month)

• iPad and iPhone – expect to pay between R5 000 and R13 000 (available per month)

• Lounger – expect to pay approximately R1 300

• Patio furniture – expect to pay between R1 000 and R8 000

• Washing machine – expect to pay between R1 900 and R5 000

• Sports watches – expect to pay between R2 000 and R3 800

• Water dispenser – expect to pay between R1 700 and R2 000

A little more affordable:

• Pressure cooker – expect to pay about R750

• 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 R20 and R150

• Kettles – expect to pay between R140 and R150

• Wall clocks – expect to pay between R70 and R120

• Display shelves – expect to pay between R300 and R380

• Crockery – expect to pay between R10 and R1 100

• Kitchen accessories – expect to pay between R150 and R700

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!