23 of the World’s Most Expensive Things

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Have you ever worn a bra that costs 12 million dollars? Or tried to taste potatoes that cost 500 euros per kilogram? Really?! Well, then your luxurious body surely isn’t insured for 1 billion euros, like the body of the Latin American singer Jennifer Lopez. We offer our readers a list of the world’s most expensive items, including the most expensive series-produced car, the most expensive suit, the most expensive pack of cigarettes, and many more.

The most expensive woman in the world is Jennifer Lopez. Her stunning bodies are insured by a New York-based insurance company for a sum of 1 billion euros.

The most expensive movie in the world remains “Titanic,” which cost over 200 million dollars to produce.

The most expensive advertising campaign in the world: In 2002, Pepsi hired pop singer Britney Spears to promote its products. For a 90-second commercial, this famous beverage company spent 7.53 million dollars.

The most expensive journey in the world: American businessman Dennis Tito and South African computer millionaire Mark Shuttleworth each paid 20 million dollars to fly to the ISS.

The most expensive election campaign in the world: This record belongs to Michael Bloomberg, who ran for mayor of New York in 2001. Each of the 744,757 votes he received cost him 86.10 euros.

The most expensive city in the world: Nowhere else does life cost so much as in Tokyo.

The most expensive luxury car in the world: The seats can be converted into a lying position, and it comes equipped with a DVD player and Dolby Surround Sound. Such extravagance surely comes at a price—the Maybach 62 costs a whopping 360,000 euros.

The most expensive shoes in the world: These exquisitely crafted high-heeled shoes were created by famous jeweler Stuart Weitzman and are adorned with 642 rubies. Their price: 1.6 million euros.

The most expensive lunch in the world: David Einhorn, CEO of Greenlight Capital, paid 250,100 dollars to have lunch with his idol, billionaire Warren Buffett.

The most expensive painting in the world: In 2002, Peter Paul Rubens’ “The Massacre of the Innocents” changed hands for 73.5 million euros.

The most expensive cigarettes in the world: The Treasurer brand; a pack costs around 24 euros and is only available in specialized stores.

The most expensive potato in the world: The La Bonnotte variety from France, sold for approximately 500 euros per kilogram.

The most expensive coffee in the world: The Kopi Luwak variety from Sumatra; a quarter pound costs around 75 dollars.

The most expensive suit in the world: The suits worn by American astronauts, valued at 9 million dollars, are also the most expensive garments in existence.

The most expensive hotel in the world: The Burj Al Arab in Dubai. The cheapest room costs 770 euros per night, while the royal suite costs 7,700 euros.

The most expensive stadium in the world: The Stade de France near Paris, where the French national team won the World Cup in 1998. Its construction cost 460 million euros.

The most expensive stock in the world: A single share of the American investment firm Berkshire Hathaway is worth over 64,000 euros.

The most expensive footballer in the world is Zinedine Zidane. In 2001, he transferred from Juventus to Real Madrid for a record fee of 68.7 million euros.

The most expensive bra in the world: It costs 12.5 million dollars. German model Heidi Klum wore it at a fashion show in New York.

The most expensive comic book in the world: The comic about a boy named Tim and his dog Stumpy. A collector paid 100,000 euros for the original cover of the “Black Island” issue.

The most valuable brand in the world is Coca-Cola. Its value is estimated at 68.9 billion dollars, accounting for nearly 60% of the total value of the company.

The most expensive doll in the world is Barbie, priced at 100,000 euros. She wears a dress adorned with real diamonds.

The most expensive book in the world is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Codex Leicester,” a manuscript written in mirror script on luxurious paper with fabric lining. Bill Gates purchased it for 24 million dollars.