A British woman is worth more in monetary terms than two male counterparts, according to an Egg survey which calculates the cost and amount of chores people in different regions complete on a weekly basis.
This survey published ahead of February 29th - the leap year 'day' when ladies can traditionally propose to their male partners - suggests the value of an individual could be calculated by adding together the amount of time a person spend doing household chores, and then put a price on this time with different value for different kind of tasks. Chores assessed in the research included cleaning, cooking, gardening, shopping, driving, child care and making love. By using this theory, Egg's survey says the average price tag for a British bloke is currently £8,953 a year - a humble sum co...
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