Why are effects pedals and strings more expensive on a bass than a 6 string?

[Morbid Angel Of Death]

seriously 30 dollars for 4 strings and 80 something for a cheap wah wah pedal. 80 plus for a overdrive/distortion pedal? come one

 

[Anany Noynmous]

Well bass strings are bigger and I don't think they break as often.