17 Most Expensive Thing In The World That Will Make You Work Harder

Wouldn’t it be the best feeling if you are rich enough to be able to afford and buy even the most expensive thing in the world? It must feel good to not look at the price tags while buying something. You can get whatever you want without any second thoughts. You can buy anything you laid your eyes on at ridiculous prices to show off. When you are rich, the value of a price tag lessens.

Here we have listed things that seem almost impossible to afford in this lifetime, but you should de keep your hopes up, who knows may be you can one day. Read on to find the most expensive thing in the world, from domain names to artwork to a preserved dead shark.

Let’s find out about the most expensive items in the world:

1. History Supreme Yacht ($4.5 Billion)

Is The History Supreme yacht the largest in the world? No, it’s not. The largest yacht is Jeff Bezo’s superyacht Y721 at 417 feet, however, the cost of Y721 is a mere $500 million. The History Supreme is outfitted with some of the world’s priciest materials and amenities and took three years to design.

The feature of the yacht which makes it most expensive thing in the world is gold and platinum structural fittings. According to Lifestyle Asia, it also has gold alloys in the base, railings, deck, dining area, and anchor. It is believed that the owner of the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Malaysian businessman Robert Kuok, purchased the boat.

2. Antilia ($2 Billion)

It is the world’s most expensive house located in Mumbai, India. It is a 27-story building that towers over others on the skyline. The house has three helipads, 9 elevators, and a 50-seat home theater, among other luxuries.

It is owned by none other than billionaire Mukesh Ambani who happens to be one of the richest men in India.

3. Villa Leopolda ($506 Million)

This mansion is the second most expensive private residence and can be considered the most expensive thing in the world. It is located on the French Riveria. During World War II, the building served as a hospital. Since its construction in 1902 for Belgian King Leopold II, it has changed hands several times. Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov purchased the Villa in 2008.

4. ‘The Card Players’ Painting ($275 Million)

With stocks and investments tumbling in a bear market, some of the world’s wealthiest people are opting to invest in art and other tangible items. Your portfolio would look pretty sweet if you had this pricey painting in it.

Owned by the Royal family of Al Thani in Qatar, “The Card Players” is a painting by French artist Paul Cezzane worth $275 million. According to WorldAtlas, it happens to be the world’s fourth richest country.

5. Jeff Bezos’ Beverly Hills House ($165 Million)

A lot of real estates is owned by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos which includes a $119 million mansion, a $23 million house in Washington, D.C., and a $23 million New York City condo. But his most expensive property to date is his $165 million estate in Beverly Hills. It was previously owned by music mogul David Geffen.

6. ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I’ ($135 Million)

When it comes to expensive art, after “The Card Players” the Gustav Klimt painting takes second place. The painting was purchased by art collector Ronald Lauder and was last sold in 2006 for $135 million for display in Neue Galarie New York.

7. ‘Garçon à la Pipe’ ($104 Million)

You must be aware that there’s great money in art investing, and “Garçon à la pipe” (Boy with Pipe) by Pablo Picasso takes the third position after “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I”.

It is one of the three most expensive pieces of artwork and the most expensive thing in the world ever. In May 2004, it was sold for $104 million at Sotheby’s auction and was supposedly purchased by Guido Barilla.

8. The Graff Hallucination Watch — $55 Million

The chairman of Graff Diamonds, Laurence Graff, introduced this one-of-a-kind gemstone watch to the world in 2014. It has unique craftsmanship featuring more than 110 carats total of diamonds in various shapes and colors.

9. 1962 Ferrari GTO ($48.4 Million)

On this list of the world’s most expensive things the addition of a car is not surprising. A 1962 red Ferrari GTO was sold to an anonymous buyer at Sotheby’s auction in Monterey in 2018 for $48.4 million.

10. Giant Clock ($42 Million)

A giant clock designed to run for 10,000 years worth $42 million is amongst billionaire Jeff Bezos’ more extravagant purchases.

11. Chopard 201-carat Gemstone Watch ($25 Million)

This timepiece features 874 individual gemstones. It has three heart-shaped diamonds ranging from 11 to 15 carats each. These diamonds form a pattern and spread like flower petals to show the watch’s display. This beautiful watch is the most expensive thing in the world indeed.

12. Perfect Pink Diamond ($23 Million)

A fancy intense pink 14.23-carat diamond was sold to an anonymous buyer for just over $23 million by Christie’s Hong Kong in 2012.

13. Insure.com Domain Name ($16 Million)

Finding the right domain name can be a tricky and expensive proposition. The domain Insure.com was purchased for $16 million. According to Whois.com, the site is registered with Network Solutions, LLC. The contact information listed indicates the parent company is the tech giant, Quinstreet Inc., a company that powers “decentralized online marketplaces.”

14. Dead Shark ($8 Million)

How can a dead shark be the most expensive thing in the world? How can it have useful, revenue-generating purposes, right? Well, Artist Damien Hirst created The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, aka The Shark in 1991.

It is a tiger shark preserved in formaldehyde in a vitrine and was commissioned by Charles Saatchi. According to multiple reports, Hedge fund billionaire Steven Cohen bought it for $8 million.

15. Heintzman Crystal Piano ($3.2 Million)

Heintzman Crystal Piano was manufactured by Canadian piano manufacturer Heintzman & Co. It is the most expensive thing in the world and holds the title of the world’s most expensive piano. It is a transparent piano constructed of crystal. According to Pianist magazine, artist Lang Lang played it at the Beijing Olympics.

16. ‘Rhein II’ ($4.3 Million)

This is the most expensive photograph ever sold made by German visual artist Andreas Gursky in 1999.

17. Diamond Panther Bracelet ($12.4 Million)

It is said that this expensive piece of jewelry started the romance between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Listed as the most expensive thing in the world, this is the most expensive bracelet on this planet.