In the context of globalization, the circulation of goods is becoming more and more frequent, and goods from all over the world can easily reach the hands of consumers. However, we often find that the pricing of some daily necessities in the domestic market is ridiculously high, and is jokingly called "sky-high" by the majority of consumers. And the same product is relatively cheap abroad. Why is there such a big difference between the same goods at home and abroad?
The difference in production costs is a key factor that leads to the difference. From raw materials to production equipment, to labor costs, the gap between domestic and foreign countries is significant. Some daily necessities abroad may benefit from abundant and cheap raw material resources, while domestic ones may face the challenge of scarce resources or high production costs.
In addition, foreign production technology and equipment may be more advanced, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing the cost per unit of product. This difference in production costs is directly reflected in the commodity, which makes foreign products more accessible to the people.
In addition, tax policy is also a factor that cannot be ignored. Taking tobacco as an example, China levies a higher tax on tobacco products, and the tobacco industry is the "first major taxpayer" in China. However, in foreign countries, tax policies are relatively relaxed, which further pulls down foreign tobacco products**. It can almost be said that the money to buy a box of cigarettes in China can buy a cigarette abroad.
Behind the sky-high domestic prices and foreign cheapness, it is the result of the combined effect of multiple factors. In order to narrow this gap, it is necessary to optimize the industrial structure, improve logistics efficiency, adjust tax policies and promote market competition. Only in this way can consumers enjoy more fair and reasonable goods**.