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Why are some condoms more expensive than others? Condoms come in all styles and sizes, and there are several factors that determine their retail price. However, most cheap condoms provide the same quality and protection as the more expensive ones. Here are some of the factors that determine how cheap or expensive a condom is: Manufacturing costs Most brands nowadays are manufacturing their condoms overseas – including some of the heavyweight names such as Durex and EXS. However, all condoms made by these brands are manufactured in production facilities according to strict International Standards Organisation guidelines (the ISO 23409:2011 standard, to be specific). Whilst the labour force isn’t as expensive as it would be in the UK, these condoms are slightly more expensive than unbranded condoms arriving from China or India. At the same time, they are much cheaper than condoms manufactured in European or British facilities. The cost of materials and the actual manufacturing process also impact the final price of condoms. Latex condoms are cheaper than non-latex because the materials and manufacturing process is inexpensive. Non-vegan condoms are also cheaper than vegan condoms because thistle extract is more expensive than casein. Likewise, standard condoms are cheaper than novelty condoms. In the novelty category, we can include coloured, flavoured, textured, and glowing condoms. Advertising costs Marketing isn’t cheap, and brands who advertise their products usually make up for these costs by increasing the price per product. That’s why Durex condoms are often more expensive than Mates or EXS. Product novelty We mentioned novelty condoms already, but a special mention goes to the newly developed technologies designed to make condoms thinner and more resistant at the same time. Not many brands can say they reinvented the condom, but the ones that do use new technologies usually reflect it in the condom price. One of the most popular examples is Lelo Hex, manufactu