The cost of electrical tape differs by brand, and the material used. Basic tapes made from cheaper polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are used for basic electrical jobs. More expensive silicone-based electrical tapes are used for complicated works which require higher resistance to heat along with greater durability. Usually, larger rolls of the tape costs more, but for bigger projects, multilayered rolls become affordable. When buying tapes, users face the dilemma of choosing durability over cost for every tape purchased.