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Ten Most Expensive Things In The World

Ten Most Expensive Things In The World

Isn't it true that money can't buy happiness? However, don't you wish you had enough money to purchase anything you wanted, whenever you wanted, without having to worry about whether you could afford it?

That's the joy that comes with being wealthy.

When you are wealthy luxury becomes a lifestyle in which you can afford whatever you want no matter how expensive or rare such things could be. 

In the world we live today, there are a lot of expensive things to buy ranging from gadgets to houses, yachts to jets to animals etc. 

In this article, we will be looking at the ten most expensive things in the world in 2023. 

 

10. Paul Gauguin’s Nafea Faa Ipoipo Painting – $300 million


The "Father of Primitivism," Paul Gauguin, set sail for Tahiti in 1891 in quest of a poetic paradise where he could produce pure, primitive art.

In his effort to uncover spiritually pure nations that had not been modernized, he desired to leave European culture, technology, and customs behind.

Gauguin painted "When Will You Marry?" during his first trip to Tahiti.

Two ladies, one dressed in traditional Tahitian clothing and the other in missionary garb, appear in Gaugain's prior works.

This seeming discrepancy in dress is indicative of Tahiti's fast social transition during the period.

Primitivism is easily recognized in this picture due to its exaggerated, idealized depiction of shapes, vivid shades, and warped sense of perspective. 

Paul Gauguin’s use of colour was a big step forward, and it led to the styles of Fauvism and Expressionism.

 

9. The Dream Jet, BBJ 787 – $300 million

For the Dubai Air Show, the doors to the world's largest and most luxurious private plane were opened.

Deer Jet, a private aviation firm, contracted UAS, one of its key partners, to manage all charter operations for the first private Boeing 787 Dream Jet.

With its fully equipped entertainment lounge, dining area, and bedroom, all of which have a 42-inch TV, it's easy to understand why.

Each master bedroom has its own dressing space and bathroom with a two-person shower.

Passengers will be handed tablets to use to make requests to flight attendants and change the entertainment in the cabin.

The plane is also part of Boeing’s line of Business Jets, which are used by very rich people who want the privacy of a private jet but need a plane the size of an airliner for their frequent flights.

 

8. Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi Painting – $450 million


Salvator Mundi was considered to have disappeared forever at one point.

Sir Charles Robinson acquired the picture, which had been missing since 1763, in 1900, believing it to be the work of Leonardo's pupil Bernardino Luini.

Following that, it was auctioned off again in 1958, this time at Sotheby's in England, for $125.

It vanished again until 2005 when it was ultimately bought at a small American auction house.

Even though several prominent Renaissance art professionals question the attribution to Leonardo, the picture sold at Christie's in New York in November 2017 for $450,312,500, a new record price for the artwork. The buyer was not mentioned.

Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) is a half-length figure of Jesus Christ staring straight ahead, gripping a crystal ball in his left hand and lifting his right in blessing.


7. Villa Leopolda – $506 million

The magnificent Villa Leopolda may be situated on the heights of Villefranche-sur-Mer, near the Cairo Pass, between Nice and Monaco, with a stunning view of the Mediterranean.

It is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, ranking among the top three by some assessments.

The area was once owned by King Leopold II of Belgium and subsequently functioned as a military hospital during World War I.

The countess, Therese Vitali, purchased the estate in 1919 and refurbished it.

Nonetheless, the exquisite Palladian home we see today was designed by Ogden Codman Jr., an American architect and interior decorator.

Villa Leopolda, which has housed everyone from monarchs to business tycoons over the years, is a significant part of European history thanks to its unique combination of royal heritage and cutting-edge, outstanding construction and interior design.


6. The 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond – $591 million


The Indian diamond that has become a star of London's Crown Jewels has a dark history linked to colonial subjugation.

Despite the ill luck that appeared to follow its owners, the diamond was extracted from alluvial deposits in India and was deemed sacred by Hindu mythology.

Before making its way to the British Crown Jewels in the mid-1800s, the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, as it was later dubbed, was caught up in a web of intrigues at the Indian court.

Queen Victoria finally received the gem as a personal treasure.

The queen wore it as a brooch at first, but it eventually became part of the Crown Jewels and was initially placed into the crown of Queen Alexandra, the wife of Victoria's eldest son, Edward VII.

The Crown was recently in the spotlight when it was put on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her burial.

 

5. The B-2 Spirit, a long-range multi-role bomber – $1.3 billion


The B-2 Spirit is a versatile bomber capable of dropping both conventional and nuclear missiles.

It is capable of instantly deploying massive firepower anywhere in the world, even against well-defended targets.

It is a significant technological advancement and a turning point in the United States bomber modernization program.

To this day, its ability to avoid air defences and threaten lethal retaliation makes it a powerful fighting force and deterrence.

The B-2 has several advantages over other bombers due to its unique combination of low-observable technology, superior aerodynamic efficiency, and a huge payload.

Because of its low observability, the aircraft may fly at higher altitudes more freely, increasing its range and offering better views for its sensors.

It has a range of approximately 6,000 nautical miles (9,600 kilometres) before needing to refuel.

 

4. The Antilia Mansion – $2 billion


According to Forbes' list of billionaires for 2022, Mukesh Ambani is the second richest individual in India, one of the five richest persons in Asia, and the eighth richest person in the world.

The Reliance Industries owner is well-known for owning some of the most costly products.

Mukesh Ambani's wares are remarkable, ranging from ultra-luxurious planes to a fleet of one-of-a-kind autos.

Nothing, however, compares to his palace in Antilia, which is valued second only to the British royal family's official residence, Buckingham Palace.

The luxurious house is an unrivalled landmark in India's economic capital, Mumbai, and has a stature unrivalled in the city.

The style of the house is inspired by the sun and the lotus flower, and it is decked in soothing pastel colours.

The mansion on Altamount Road in Cumballa Hill was named after a hypothetical island in the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal and Spain.

Oh, and it can survive a Richter-scale earthquake of magnitude 8.

 

3. Hubble Space Telescope – $2.1 billion


Despite its age and small size, the Hubble Space Telescope remains one of the best telescopes ever built.

The 2.4-meter Hubble mirror is about par for the course for contemporary research telescopes, with optics reaching the end of their third decade of usage.

This stands in sharp contrast to the gigantic 8-10 m ground-based telescopes that have been erected and the much larger ones that are planned for the future.

Nonetheless, the Hubble Space Telescope consistently outperforms some of the most sophisticated ground-based sensors.

It is unquestionably the Holy Grail of optical and ultraviolet astronomy.


2. History Supreme Yacht – $4.8 billion


We've seen some extravagant boats, but nothing beats the 100-foot History Supreme.

Stuart Hughes, a British luxury gadget salesman, took time away from his profession as an "iPad magician" to create the $4.8 billion superyacht, which is coated in platinum and gold from the bow to the stern and was acquired by a Malaysian tycoon.

According to reports, the buyer is Robert Kouk, the rich creator of Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts.

Aside from that, the yacht's engine is regarded as one of the best in the world. Nobody seemed to notice the choppy ride as they zoom through the water.

Gold-plated rooms are standard, and guests are given every convenience conceivable.

They have access to a wide range of facilities, including swimming pools, dance floors, movie theatres, bars, and lounges. Moreover, the boat’s owners can board in colour via helicopter.

 

1. The International Space Station – $150 billion


When we hear the phrase "the most costly item ever built," our minds instantly go to the Burj Khalifa, the Taj Mahal, or even a jet fighter aircraft.

You might be surprised to hear that none of them is the correct answer.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the International Space Station has the highest development and construction expenses, totalling $150 billion.

The ISS is the world's biggest modular space station, and it costs NASA $4 billion a year to run.

Every day, a reality TV program is displayed on enormous screens in Houston, Moscow, and Munich mission control centres.

It's the least uninteresting program you could watch; there's no danger, suspense, or romance.

You could get lucky and spot an astronaut floating by the camera in space.

This depicts daily life on the platform, with astronauts living and working together.

Never before has space appeared so commonplace! As a result, the ISS is unquestionably an exceptional demonstration of human engineering and inventiveness.

This incredible structure flies at almost 17,000 miles per hour as it rounds the Earth.

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