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The 40 Most Expensive Cars in the World
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There’s something to be said about the presence and power expensive cars demand. We’ve put together this collection of the 40 most expensive cars in the world. Drive one of these bad boys and you’ll turn a lot of heads!
If you could only choose one of those luxury cars to have for a day, which one would you choose?
The 40 Most Expensive Cars in the World
The list of cars and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around the web, such as Wikipedia, Beautiful Life & Motor1.
These are the 40 most expensive cars in the world:
40. Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Price: $2.2 million
It’s no surprise to see Ferrari opening the list, as they’ve always made some of the world’s most expensive cars.
In fact, this time, it’s the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, a beefed-up version of its predecessor, released to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th year in business.
If you like the LaFerrari, then you’re going to love this open-top hypercar, as it’s more or less the same car but on steroids!
According to the producer, all units of the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta were already pre-sold to an exclusive list of customers via invitation.
39. Aston Martin Vulcan
Price: $2.3 million
The Aston Martin Vulcan is one of the rarest hypercars to be built. A grand total of 24 were built, and the car was produced for track-only driving. It has been reported, however, that some of the cars were converted for street use later on.
The Vulcan is powered by a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V-12 engine, making 800 horsepower.
You could have purchased an Aston Martin Vulcan for $2.3 million USD when the car was originally advertised.
38. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Price: $2.4 million
Many automotive connoisseurs say that Bugatti doesn’t produce cars but rather high-performance works of art and embodiments of luxury and exclusivity.
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport marvelously combines useful modifications with gorgeous looks. When you look under the hood, you will find an 8.0L quad-turbocharged W-16 that provides 1,184 horsepower.
In 2010, this vehicle broke the production speed record as it reached 267.856 mph.
37. Pagani Utopia
Price: $2.5 million
Pagani Utopia is a rare case of opposing modern trends. This car has a rear-wheel drive layout with an available manual transmission, which is not that popular nowadays, so if it’s your thing and you can afford such an expensive car, that may be your dream vehicle!
Contrary to the all-present appreciation for electric motors, the producer of Pagani Utopia is proud of its all-new 6.0L V-12 Mercedes-AMG-sourced engine producing 851 horsepower.
What’s more, it has a patented Carbo-Titanium core and lightweight bodywork to clock in at 2,822 pounds, providing an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
36. Pininfarina Battista
Price: $2.5 million
The namesake of this car, the company’s founder Battista Farina, can surely be proud of its performance (and price!).
It was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019. It’s entirely electric and offers 1,827 horsepower. If you think that the regular supercar’s 0-60 is not enough for you, you may like that the Battista claims it can make it in less than 2 seconds.
The manufacturer plans to produce 150 units of this car and sell each of them for $2.5 million.
35. Koenigsegg Agera RS
Price: $2.5 million
The manufacturer claims it is the world’s fastest production car, and they put a lot of effort into tuning up every minuscule detail for the best performance.
Koenigsegg Agera RS beat the competition and its predecessors by reaching an incredible top speed of 277.87 mph. In each of the 27 examples released, you can find a 5.0L V-8 engine providing 1,341 horsepower.
34. Ferrari F60 America
Price: $2.6 million
The Ferrari F60 America is one of the slightly older cars on this list. At the core, this is an open-topped version of the F12 Berlinetta; which Ferrari produced to commemorate its 60th year in North America.
Other than being an open-top car, there are several minor cosmetic changes which differ to the regular F12 Berlinetta. The nose, doors, and wings have a slightly different styling. The paint color is that of North America Racing Team livery, and the interior has also been redone to match the name.
The original price of the F60 America was $2.6 million USD.
33. Lamborghini Countach
Price: $2.6 million
The name Countach is iconic in the automotive universe, and Lamborghini charges as much as $2.6 million for their new Aventador-based model. It was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original model.
It was unveiled in 2021 and made a great impression with its stunning body and original framework. It’s a hybrid car, packed with electrification, showing that gas may no longer be necessary.
Lamborghini plans to sell 112 units of this model over time.
32. La Ferrari FXX K
Price: $2.7 million
Designed by Marco Fainello, Flavio Manzoni and architect Evan Rodriguez, the FXX K is based on the road-legal LaFerrari.
The FXX K is Ferrari’s research and development vehicle, the K refers to the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) which is used to maximize performance.
A total of 40 cars were produced between 2015 – 2017 and are being held and maintained by Ferrari, available for their owners to use on track days.
Top speed… 217 mph!
31. Mercedes-AMG One
Price: $2.7 million
To celebrate their 50th birthday, the guys at Mercedes Benz AMG decided to make one hell of a hybrid sports car.
Unveiled at the 2017 International Motor Show in Germany, the AMG One sold out of all 275 units and will not be manufactured anymore to preserve exclusivity.
Selling out so quickly might have something to do with Lewis Hamilton helping to develop the car or its 1.6-liter turbocharged 90-degree V6 engine that produces a top speed of 217 mph!
30. Aston Martin Victor
Price: $3 million
The thirtieth place on our list of the most expensive cars in the world belongs to Aston Martin Victor. It is often considered to be one of one and not likely to ever be repeated.
It was created on the basis of a prototype Aston Martin One-77, once left out. As the name of the prototype suggested, there could be only 77 units of this car, so it needed to be transferred into a throwback model.
What’s more, other models this vehicle is borrowing elements from are, for example, Aston Martin Vulcan and Valkyrie. Its name commemorates Victor Gauntlett, who helped the company survive huge challenges in the 1980s.
29. Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster
Price: $3 million
It’s the same car we all know as Hennessey Venom F5 but without the roof. Despite such detail, this model has the same twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 as the coupe, producing the same 1,817 horsepower and 1,193 pound-feet of torque.
Hennessey Performance Engineering is known for providing impressive performance. This American manufacturer has already transformed many production cars in incredible ways, surpassing performance figures in a really impressive way,
It can reach a top speed of 300 mph, but it’s on the list of the most expensive cars for a reason – be ready to spend at least 3$ million!
28. Koenigsegg Jesko
Price: $3 million
The Koenigsegg Jesko is a limited-production mid-engine sports car, first introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The name Jesko pays tribute to the company founder’s father, Jesko von Koenigsegg.
Built as a high-performance track racing car, the Jesko has a 5.0-Litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, pushing 1,281hp (normal gasoline) and 1,603hp (E85).
The Jesko has a price tag of $3 million USD, making it one of the most expensive cars in the world.
27. Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio
Price: $3 million
In the twenty-seventh place, there is the Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio.
Introduced as a concept car in 2013, the Pininfarina Sergio was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show.
It was a tribute to the former chairman of the company and Sergio Pininfarina, the legendary automotive designer who died just a year before.
The design was based on the Ferrari 458 Spider. Only six were made, and all were sold to a group of high-net-worth individuals who just love the most expensive cars like these.
26. Aston Martin Valkyrie
Price: $3.2 million
The twenty-sixth place on our list of the most expensive cars belongs to Aston Martin Valkyrie (also known as AM-RB 001 and Nebula). It is a really impressive vehicle with a Cosworth-sourced 6.5-liter V12 producing 1,160 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Such an engine allows it to reach a top speed of over 200 miles per hour.
Aston Martin produced this expensive car in collaboration with Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies and several other partners. They released only 150 units of the standard Aston Martin Valkyrie, and a limited 25-run AMR model is about to be released later.
The main aim of producing this car was to create a track-oriented model that is completely usable and enjoyable as a road car. Its biggest competitors are the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 and the Mercedes-AMG ONE.
25. Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere
Price: $3.4 million
What a beauty!
The limited edition Bugatti Veyron Mansory Vivere is just gorgeous.
The car was modeled on the Grand Sports Vitesse Roadster and has an 8.0 L W16 engine that produces 1,200 hp.
It’s one of the fastest cars in the world and the original version was named the Car of the Decade 2000-2009.
Reaching a top speed of 253 mph, it holds firm at number 25 on our list of most expensive cars.
24. W Motors Lykan Hypersport
Price: $3.4 million
Wow… just Wow! Look at it!
Words can’t even describe how nice this is.
It’s the product of W Motors, a Lebanese motor company that collaborated with both Lebanese and Italian engineers.
The HyperSport was the first car in the world to have headlights encrusted with diamonds (15cts).
Buyers also had the choice of rubies, yellow diamonds, and sapphires. Hence, it’s no wonder that it’s considered to be one of the most expensive cars in the world!
The twin-turbo mid-rear mounted 3.8-liter engine produces 780 horsepower and 708 pound-feet of torque.
All that power means the car can reach speeds of up to 240 mph!
23. McLaren Solus
Price: $3.5 million
It’s not that easy to get a chance to drive a Formula 1 car. However, the McLaren Solus can provide a very similar experience if you are able to purchase one of the most expensive cars!
It has a single-seat cockpit with a six-point harness and a steering wheel that allows you to have full control under your fingertips. With its 829 horsepower and top speed reaching over 200 mph, you can really feel like a Formula 1 driver.
To make the experience even more immersive, each McLauren Solus buyer receives a custom-made helmet and HANS device, emphasizing the fact that it’s not a street cruiser.
22. Pagani Huayra BC
Price: $3.5 million
One of the most expensive cars ever designed, the Pagani Huayra BC roadster is truly an epic automotive accomplishment.
Inspired by the Zonda R and featuring sideways opening doors, Pagani has also increased the power, revised the chassis and brakes, and included a new 7-speed transverse gearbox.
It gets its name from one of Pagani’s original investors, Benny Caiola, who was also the first Pagani customer and friend of the founder.
With a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, it’s easy to see how this supercar is able to get up to speeds of 261 mph, as well as its spot on the most expensive car list!
21. Aspark Owl
Price: $3.56 million
Some of the most expensive cars stick to internal combustion engines, but Aspark (despite being quite a newcomer to the automotive world) ignores such conventions.
The Aspark Owl is probably one of the most advanced electric cars ever made. It has four electric motors working in unison to provide 2,012 horsepower and reach 60 mph in less than just 1.7 seconds.
Apart from providing an outstanding driving experience, this car impresses automotive industry fans with its low-slung roof with elegant lines.
20. McLaren P1 LM
Price: $3.6 million
The McLaren P1 LM is more or less a street-legal version of the iconic McLaren P1 GTR. Lanzante, a British firm, bought the original track-only P1 and converted it for sale.
Six LMs were made in total. Five were sold to private buyers, and the sixth, codenamed ‘XP1 LM,’ the prototype P1 LM, is now being used for development and testing purposes.
The P1 LM features a larger twin-turbocharged V8 engine than the P1 and P1 GTR and reaches a limited top speed of 214 mph!
19. Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
Price: $3.6 million
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is a limited-run production car, limited to 60.
It was first shown to the world in March 2020 and is essentially a handling-focused version of the regular Chiron. The Chiron Pur Sport is much lighter than the original (50kg), more aerodynamic, and features both front and rear anti-roll bars.
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is listed at $3.3 million USD, making it the 19th most expensive car in the world.
18. Lamborghini Sian
Price: $3.6 million
The Lamborghini Sian is a limited production run of 63 cars, which have now all been sold. Lamborghini has put together the Sian as a limited edition hybrid supercar, which is a 6.5-liter V12 engine and extra electric motor.
This is the very first hybrid car that Lamborghini has sold, and every car will be individually customized according to the preferences of the owner.
The original sale price of the Sian was $3.6 million USD, making it the eighteenth most expensive car on our list.
17. Koenigsegg CC850
Price: $3.7 million
The Koenigsegg CC850 appeared as a surprise for the brand’s 20th anniversary, and it was welcomed very well. It took the twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 from the Jesko, reaching 1,385 horsepower and 1,022 pound-feet of torque.
One of the most characteristic features of this amazing car is its unique Engage Shift System (ESS) with a nine-speed automatic allowing it to switch to a six-speed manual. Apart from that, it has a foot-operated clutch and a gated shifter layout.
Such great features must make the Koenigsegg CC850 one of the most expensive cars – its price starts at $3.7 million.
16. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
Price: $4.5 million
Veneno means venom or poison in Spanish, and this car certainly gives off a deadly presence.
Based on the Aventador, the Veneno was created to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary and was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
It can reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, and its price tag makes it one of the most expensive cars in the world!
15. Bugatti Bolide
Price: $4.7 million
With concept cars, designers can get very creative. Sometimes those ideas turn out to be a complete failure, but in the case of the Bolide experimental hypercar concept released by Bugatti, hyper sports car fans went crazy. And it just had to be built!
Its 1,824-horsepower engine has more power than the one in the Chiron Super Sport 300+ and more extreme bodywork, which is said to allow for lapping tracks like the Nurburgring in record time.
The sleek design of this expensive vehicle is enriched with many elements providing downforce so that the tires can be firmly planted as the Bolide roars down the track.
14. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
Price: $4.8 million
Intended to be limited to only three units, the CCXR Trevita cost so much to manufacture that Koenigsegg decided to make the car even more exclusive and limit the number to just two. And such rare vehicles just had to reach prices high enough to place them among the most expensive cars!
Some of this car’s features include a diamond weave carbon fiber finish, a unique double carbon rear wing, an Inconel exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, and a tire monitoring system.
The car featured above is from Floyd Mayweather’s own personal collection.
It has a top speed of 254 mph!
13. Bugatti Mistral
Price: $5 million
As electric motors become more and more popular in the automotive world, a long line of retired platforms is left behind.
The Bugatti Mistral may be the last car with a W-16 monster engine providing 1,577 horsepower. It has similar features to the Chiron coupe, but it has no roof, and its front end has been significantly reworked.
Bugatti ambitiously claims that the Mistral is the fastest open-top production car in the world, with its top speed reaching 261 mph. There are plans to build only 99 examples of this vehicle for the price of around $5.0 million in the USA, and each of them has already been accounted for.
12. Pagani Huayra Imola
Price: $5.4 million
The seventh most expensive car in the world is the Pagani Huayra Imola, which is limited to just five production cars. It was announced back in September 2019, and since then Pagani have released more technical details.
The twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG specifically for Pagani now pumps out an astounding 827 horsepower and 811 pound-feet, making the Imola more powerful than the Huayra BC.
The Imola is listed for a price tag of €5 million ($5.41 million USD).
11. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Price: $5.7 million
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ was limited to 30 production vehicles, and this expensive car signifies more than just another excellent display of Bugatti craftsmanship.
Bugatti actually became the first manufacturer to cross the 300 mph mark on a track in Germany. The car that managed it was an upgraded version of the Bugatti Chiron, reaching 304.77 mph.
Hence Bugatti decided to produce and sell a limited number of these upgraded Chiron models, which incorporate a tuned version of the original car’s quad-turbo 8.0-litre W16 engine, producing 1,578bhp.
All 30 models of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ have now been sold, and the prices started from €3.5 million ($4 million USD), reaching even $5.7 million, making it the eleventh most expensive car on the list.
10. Bugatti Divo
Price: $6 million
The Bugatti Divo is a mid-engine sports car developed with a track-focused approach and manufactured by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
It was named after French racing driver Albert Divo, who won the Targa Florio race twice in the 1920s for Bugatti.
According to the manufacturer, Bugatti Divo is the most agile and dynamic car they’ve ever created.
Limited to just 40 units, the car was pre-sold before the public debut to Chiron owners through special invitation by the dealers. It sold out on its first day of availability, even though it was one of the most expensive cars available.
Top speed – a reduced 236 mph!
9. Pagani Huayra Codalunga
Price: $7.4 million
Pagani Huayra Codalunga is a clear answer to customers’ demands. Namely, two Pagani collectors stated a desire to purchase an exclusive car with the iconic long-tail shape from classic cars that appeared in 1960s races. And the producer stepped up to deliver!
This is how the Pagani Huayra Codalunga was created. It is no wonder they are present on the most expensive car lists, as there are only five examples of them, so their rarity boosts up the price to a large extent.
Also, what certainly contributes to its value is the gorgeous exterior and steampunk-style interior. It is also important to mention what’s under the hood! This amazing car has a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 producing 829 horsepower and 809 pound-feet of torque, coming along with the seven-speed sequential transmission, providing a true racing experience.
8. Mercedes Benz Maybach Exelero
Price: $8 million
In eighth place on our list of most expensive cars in the world is the Maybach Exelero from Mercedes Benz.
Despite its peculiar looks, it’s one hell of a high-performance four-seater sports car with a V12 twin-turbo engine.
It was commissioned by a German subsidiary of Goodyear, Fulda, to test their new Carat Exelero tire range.
The Exelero appeared in one of Jay-Z‘s music videos and was purchased by rapper Birdman, according to Top Gear.
It has an impressive top speed of 213 mph.
7. Bugatti Centodieci
Price: $9 million
It’s clear to see a lot of thought has gone into Bugatti’s Centodieci model. The car pays homage to the Bugatti EB110 and is a celebration of the Bugatti marque’s 110th birthday.
The Centodieci weighs 20kg less than the Chiron, and has an 8,000cc quad-turbocharged W16 engine, rated at 1,578hp. Production of the Centodieci will be limited to 10 units priced at 8 million euros ($9 million USD) each.
6. Bugatti Chiron Profilée
Price: $10.8 million
At first look, the Profilée model may not differ much from a regular Chiron, but it is really a one-of-a-kind vehicle. It was initially constructed as a test for a limited edition of Profilée cars, but this Chiron ended up as the only example.
Similar to the whole Chiron range, this car has a 1,476-horsepower quad-turbocharged W16 engine. What’s more, it has unique bodywork and a custom spoiler which makes it stand out from the rest of the models and boosts up its price tag.
5. Rolls Royce Sweptail
Price: $13 Million
The fifth place on our list of the most expensive cars in the world is what can only be described as one stunning piece of handcrafted magic.
A powerhouse of automotive design and engineering, the Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off luxury piece made in the United Kingdom by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, one of the most famous producers of the most exclusive cars.
Commissioned in 2013 for a super-yacht and aircraft specialist, whose identity Rolls-Royce does not divulge.
The Sweptail made its debut as the most expensive new car in the world at the yearly Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event in 2017.
It surpassed all its rivals and remains one of the most expensive cars in the world.
4. SP Automotive Chaos
Price: $14.4 million
There is a newcomer in the automotive industry making a great entrance. A designer from Greece called Spyros Panopoulos has created two ultra cars with the use of some of the most advanced materials available.
The base model for this ultra car is the 2,048-horsepower SP Automotive Chaos Earth Version, worth $6.3 million. Thanks to the Zero Gravity variant, the quad-turbo V-10 engine boosts up to 3,065 horsepower, reaching 62 mph in just 1.55 seconds and a quarter-mile in less than 7.5 seconds. And that’s one of the reasons its price reaches $14.4 million.
3. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta
Price: $17 Million
The Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta is the second most expensive car in the world. It adds on to the already incredible legacy of the Pagani Zonda, and features a rather unique look. The rear wheels are partially covered by carbon fiber, the wind-shield is smaller than usual, and the car itself is roofless.
The Barchetta peaks at 789bhp with a top speed of 221mph. It is the fastest, and most powerful Zonda model ever produced.
It’s safe to say this car is a thing of beauty.
Although this is the second most expensive car on this list, it still has a ridiculous price tag of $17 million USD.
2. Bugatti La Voiture Noire
Price: $18.7 million
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire is the second vehicle on the list of the most expensive cars in the world right now.
It’s a part of Bugatti’s plans to build two custom cars every year. Only one Noire will be built, and it’s pretty sexy… we think. Although Bugatti La Voiture Noire was first mentioned in 2019, the manufacturer said they needed another 2 and a half years to finish building the car.
Boasting a top speed of 261 mph, and 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, that’s one hell of a rush.
Bugatti has stated that an Anonymous buyer has purchased the Bugatti La Voiture Noire at the $18.7 million price tag, which is after tax. Pre-tax, Bugatti La Voiture Noire is worth around $12.4 million USD.
1. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
Price: $28 million (est.)
And here it comes – the first place on our list of the most expensive cars in the world! In 2023, so far, it belongs to Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. This vehicle proves that you can successfully mix quantity and quality. It is a great successor to the gorgeous Sweptail from 2017, which was sold for $12.8 million, as previously mentioned.
Rolls Royce Boat Tails have been designed as coach-built models, and they feature elements of both J-Class yachts and the original 1932 Boat Tail, so they look similar to the classic cars. They have super-powered engines capable of 563 horsepower.
Moreover, Rolls Royce Boat Tail is truly luxurious – it has an amazing two-tone exterior, stunning custom finishes inside, and a “hosting suite” where you can find a built-in sun umbrella and a champagne fridge.
Rolls-Royce doesn’t officially put a sticker price on one-off builds such as this model, but it is estimated it costs an impressive $28.0 million.
Summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the most expensive cars in the world.
We enjoyed putting this list together and looking to buy one or two of these ourselves!
If you liked this list and want to see more, check out our other ‘most expensive’ lists below:
Here’s a quick recap of the 40 most expensive cars in the world:
- Rolls-Royce Boat Tail: $28 million
- Bugatti La Voiture Noire: $18.7 million
- Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta: $17 million
- SP Automotive Chaos: $14.4 million
- Rolls Royce Sweptail: $13 Million
- Bugatti Chiron Profilée: $10.8 million
- Bugatti Centodieci: $9 million
- Mercedes Benz Maybach Exelero: $8 million
- Pagani Huayra Codalunga: $7.4 million
- Bugatti Divo: $6 million
- Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: $5.7 million
- Pagani Huayra Imola: $5.4 million
- Bugatti Mistral: $5 million
- Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita: $4.8 million
- Bugatti Bolide: $4.7 million
- Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: $4.5 million
- Koenigsegg CC850: $3.7 million
- Lamborghini Sian: $3.6 million
- Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: $3.6 million
- McLaren P1 LM: $3.6 million
- Aspark Owl: $3.56 million
- Pagani Huayra BC: $3.5 million
- McLaren Solus: $3.5 million
- W Motors Lykan Hypersport: $3.4 million
- Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere: $3.4 million
- Aston Martin Valkyrie: $3.2 million
- Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio: $3 million
- Koenigsegg Jesko: $3 million
- Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster: $3 million
- Aston Martin Victor: $3 million
- Mercedes AMG One: $2.7 million
- La Ferrari FXX K: $2.7 million
- Lamborghini Countach: $2.6 million
- Ferrari F60 America: $2.6 million
- Koenigsegg Agera RS: $2.5 million
- Pininfarina Battista: $2.5 million
- Pagani Utopia: $2.5 million
- Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: $2.4 million
- Aston Martin Vulcan: $2.3 million
- Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta: $2.2 million
The Most Expensive Cars in the World – FAQ
What is the number 1 among the most expensive cars in the world in 2023?
In 2023, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail beats all the other most expensive cars, with its impressive price being estimated at $28 million.
What was the world’s most expensive car sold at an auction?
The most expensive cars sold at auctions are even more costly than those sold regularly. In May 2022, the one-off 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe was sold for a whooping sum of $143 million at a special auction organized in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
Who are the top owners of the most expensive cars?
It’s no surprise that the richest celebrities and businesspeople buy the most expensive cars in the world. Some of the top owners of the most expensive cars are Ralph Lauren, Jay-Z, Cristiano Ronaldo, and 50 Cent.
Which of these most expensive supercars did you expect to appear on this list? Leave a comment below.
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The 20 Most Expensive Tequilas in the World
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What are the most expensive tequilas in the world?
Tequila is one of the most popular liquors in the world and, in the United States alone, nearly 20 million 9-liter cases are consumed every year!
Whether you’re drinking it neat or mixing it into a margarita, you probably have a favorite brand that you know tastes great.
However, some brands can get incredibly expensive, and it is these tequilas that we are counting down today.
How did we select this list of tequilas?
We’ve put over 10 hours of research into re-writing and updating this list for 2024.
The tequilas on this list were selected by taking the current average sale price, at the time of writing.
Prices for rare tequila can vary depending on where they’re listed for sale; so for each tequila on this list, we checked the price across multiple websites and settled on the average.
Next comes the question, when does tequila stop being tequila, and start being artwork?
If you’re a fan of tequila you can probably think of at least one brand that treats their bottles as artwork.
These bottles can often be worth thousands, but is it all just similar tequila in a fancy and unique bottle?
We’ve decided we’re not going to be the judge of what’s tequila and what’s artwork, so what you see on this list reflects a true order, based on price per bottle.
The 2 Most Expensive Tequilas in the World
Tequila is a very versatile liquor and there is no shortage of varieties you can find at your local store.
That said, some of these tequilas are reserved for only the most wealthy buyers, and you certainly won’t want to drink them on a casual night out.
Without further ado, here’s our list of the 20 most expensive tequilas money can buy:
20. 1800 Coleccion Tequila
Price/Bottle: $2,000
This unique expensive tequila gets its name from the year that distillers started using oak barrels for aging, and it is owned by the insanely wealthy Beckmann family.
Distilled twice during its 10-year aging process, this tequila has a flavor reminiscent of Amaretto, but with a bolder kick that reminds you that it’s tequila.
For $2,000, this tequila comes in its own crystal decanter trimmed with pewter and securely placed in a lavish case lined with suede to protect its precious contents.
It doesn’t get much more high-end than that!
19. Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio
Price/Bottle: $2,200
Made from 100% agave, Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio is a luxury tequila that has been aged for 10 years in French oak barrels and it is limited to special batches of only 2,000 bottles per year.
While its purity does impact this tequila’s price, the bottle that it comes in also makes it more expensive.
Each bottle comes with lettering and images engraved with one of the most expensive precious metals in the world, 21-karat gold.
It definitely looks and tastes every bit worth its hefty price tag.
18. Clase Azul Extra Añejo Ultra
Price/Bottle: $2,500
The first Clase Azul product to appear on this list is the only one in regular production and not a limited edition.
Clase Azul’s extra anejo ultra is aged for 5 years in American whiskey and sherry casks.
The bottle is decorated in platinum, silver, and 24-karat gold.
You can expect to pay around $2,500 a bottle for this tequila.
17. AsomBroso Reserva del Porto Extra Anejo
Price/Bottle: $2800
This brandy-like tequila is the type of drink that you break out during life’s greatest milestones.
Aged for 10 years in port wine barrels from Portugal, it is mixed with a small portion of white oak-aged tequila before being bottled.
Stored in a bottle shaped like a historical decanter found in an eighteenth-century Portuguese castle, it even comes secured in its own cedar humidor.
Although this tequila usually costs $2,800, you can sometimes get lucky and find it on sale for $1,499, which is honestly a great price, all things considered.
16. AsomBroso The Collaboration 12 Year Extra Anejo
Price/Bottle: $3,000
AsomBroso’s The Collaboration is an extra anejo tequila, aged 12 years in Silver Oak Cellar’s American casks.
The tequila is bottled inside a crystal decanter hand-made by Luciano Gambaro, a famous Italian artist.
The decanter is then packaged in a custom-polished humidor with laser engraving.
A single bottle might set you back $3,000, but there are places where you might be able to get your hands on one for cheaper.
15. Tesla Tequila Limited Edition Anejo
Price/Bottle: $4,000
It does seem that Elon Musk can do no wrong.
Tesla Tequila started as an April Fool’s joke but quickly became a physical product that sold out immediately.
For the limited edition variant, only 420 bottles were produced, a number that jokingly references a time when Musk said he was going to take Tesla private at $420 a share.
The numbered limited edition variant with matching shot glass is currently selling for around $4,000, whilst the regular variant can fetch up to $1,500.
14. Codigo 1530 14 Year Extra Anejo
Price/Bottle: $4,500
Codigo’s 1530 extra Añejo has been aged inside French White Oak Napa Valley Cabernet wine barrels for 14 years and then finished in French Cognac casks.
This is Codigo’s most expensive tequila they’ve ever produced.
A single bottle is now worth $4,500.
13. Clase Azul Pink Limited Edition Reposado
Price/Bottle: $6,000
This isn’t the first Clase Azul tequila featured on this list, and it definitely won’t be the last.
The ‘Pink’ limited edition reposado was originally released in 2016 for breast cancer awareness, with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to charity.
Just 3000 bottles of the original 2016 version were produced, featuring a white bottle hand-painted with pink artwork.
There have since been one or two other ‘Pink’ breast cancer awareness releases from Clase Azul.
12. Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 3
Price/Bottle: $7,500
Patron’s En Lalique Serie line the creme de la creme of their tequila.
Whatever we have here is the Serie 3, their latest release, but it’s the least expensive of the three.
The Serie 3 contains a blend of 14 different extra anejo tequilas, aged in 6 different barrel types.
Held in a crystal hand-carved decanter, with decoration inspired by the Weber Blue Agave.
The decanter is stored inside a luxurious wooden box.
Each decanter is numbered, and given the fact that this is Patron’s latest release, you can expect the Serie 3’s price to rise over the next few years.
11. Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 1 Extra Anejo
Price/Bottle: $8000
Patron’s En Lalique Serie 1 uses some of their oldest tequila, presented in a hand-made decanter inspired by Mexico’s Weber Blue Agave plant, topped off with an amber stopper.
Although this bottle cost $8,000, it’s not their most expensive tequila.
Patron went one step further for their next tequila, but more on that shortly.
10. Dos Armadillos Extra Anejo Sterling Silver
Price/Bottle: $10,000
The Dos Armadillos Extra Anejo uses only an 8-year mature Blue Weber Agave.
The tequila is bottled in their signature armadillo-armored bottle, however, the armor for this edition is made entirely out of sterling silver.
$10,000 is the current price to pick up one of these bottles, a number that’s far more expensive than any other product in their range.
9. Clase Azul Puebla Limited Edition
Price/Bottle: $10,000
The Clase Azul Puebla limited edition tequila was released on the 5th of May 2021, to commemorate Cinco de Mayo, or the Battle of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on the 5th of May to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in 1862.
Just 300 bottles were produced and sold with a price tag of $400.
If you wished to purchase a bottle of Puebla Limited Edition today, the price would be more along the lines of $10,000.
8. Clase Azul Dia de Muertos Limited Edition
Price/Bottle: $10,000
The Dia de Los Muertos collection from Clase Azul features several individual releases, but with most of them fetching similar prices, we’ve decided to include them in one single entry.
Dia de Muertos, or ‘The Day of the Dead’ as it’s otherwise known, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated during November.
Clase Azul has released a new edition within the Dia de Muertos line annually for the past several years.
Some of the bottle designs for the Dia de Muertos range are spectacular and tend to rise in value once they are no longer produced.
7. Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 2 Extra Anejo
Price/Bottle: $10,500
Patron’s En Lalique Serie 2 is aged and made slowly in small batches to ensure perfect quality.
The bottle is carved crystal, featuring a crystal bee stopper with hand-painted gold accents.
It’s then placed inside a wooden box that spins to open, creating a rather luxurious effect.
We’ve seen prices ranging from $8,000 to $12,000 for this bottle, so if you’re patient you might be able to get it at a good price.
6. Clase Azul Master Artisans
Price/Bottle: $20,000
Clase Azul’s most popular and iconic tequila is their resposado tequila, housed in a blue and white bottle.
In 2021, the brand collaborated with the award-winning artist, Ángel Santos to create a hand-crafted, limited edition resposado.
The ‘Master Artisans’ line aims to highlight the work of Mexico’s most talented artists.
The Ángel Santos edition, which at launch sold for $5,000 a bottle, can now reach up to $20,000.
5. Clase Azul Jalisco 200 Limited Edition
Price/Bottle: $25,000
The Clase Azul Jalisco is an extra anejo tequila, named after Jalisco, a state in Mexico.
As the name might also suggest, only 200 bottles of this limited-edition tequila were distilled.
The tequila comes packaged inside a custom-built wooden box, which opens to reveal a drinking glass on either side.
With just 200 bottles released, getting your hands on one of these bottles isn’t cheap.
4. Clase Azul 15th Anniversary Edition
Price/Bottle: $30,000
The Clase Azul celebrated its 15th anniversary by releasing 15 limited edition bottles priced at $30,000 each.
Each of the unique bottles was handcrafted to convey the story of Mexico and all proceeds from the sale of these bottles were donated to the Fundacion con Causa Azul A.C, which supports the work of craftsmen and artisans in Mexico.
Although this tequila is no longer available for sale, we imagine that Clase Azul will release another special edition for a future anniversary, so if you want to grab a bottle, be sure to keep your eyes peeled.
3. Jose Cuervo 250 Aniversario The Rolling Stones Special Edition
Price/Bottle: $75,000
Jose Cuervo was the very first legal tequila company to be established, with the company’s history dating back to 1795.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Case Cuervo, Jose Cuervo released the 250 Anniversario tequila.
They also released a limited edition of the tequila, in collaboration with the Rolling Stones rock band.
The Jose Cuervo brand played a leading role in the Rolling Stones’ 1972 North American tour, ‘Tequila Sunrise’.
For the Rolling Stones special edition, the tequila bottle is embossed with the famous ‘Hot Lips’ logo in 14-carat gold, and spikes along the sides.
It also comes packaged in a leather guitar-shaped case, including seven shot glasses.
The tequila was initially released with a price tag of just $4,000, but prices have skyrocketed to almost $75,000 since then.
2. Tequila Ley .925 Ultra-Premium
Price/Bottle: $225,000
In 2006, the artists at Tequila Ley designed three unique bottles to contain the tequila designed by Mexican artist Alejandro Gomez.
Each bottle was only created 33 times, for a total of 99 bottles, each more expensive than the last.
While this tequila in a glass bottle retails for $3,500, the gold and silver bottle goes for $25,000, and the gold and platinum for $150,000.
The most expensive of all was the white gold and platinum, which carried the insane price tag of $225,000!
Although the tequila itself is delectable, the real stars are the bottles that collectors and tequila enthusiasts scrambled to try and grab while they lasted.
1. Tequila Ley .925 Diamante
Price/Bottle: $3.5 Million
Recorded as the most expensive tequila ever sold by a mile, the .925 Diamante is a true work of art.
The Ley .925 Diamante tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber agave, which is grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico.
The tequila is then aged for 7 years inside French Oak barrels before being poured into a platinum and white gold version of Tequila Ley’s signature-shaped bottle.
However, none of these things truly account for the Diamante’s insane price tag.
As the name might suggest, the bottle is encrusted with 4000 diamonds, amounting to a total of 18.5 carats.
Summary
Now that we’ve come to the end of the list, you might have noticed a common theme.
Clase Azul had the most entries on this list, holding seven positions in the top 20.
This is largely due to the fact they treat their bottles as artwork, often showcasing hand-painted art in limited edition releases.
That’s not to take away from their tequila, but to say that their unique approach is very popular among collectors and tequila enthusiasts alike.
Here’s a quick recap of the 20 most expensive tequilas in the world:
- Tequila Ley .925 Diamante
- Tequila Ley .925 Ultra-Premium
- Jose Cuervo 250 Aniversario The Rolling Stones Special Edition
- Clase Azul 15th Anniversary Edition
- Clase Azul Jalisco 200 Limited Edition
- Clase Azul Tequila Master Artisans
- Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 2 Extra Anejo
- Clase Azul Dia de Los Muertos Limited Edition
- Clase Azul Puebla Limited Edition Tequila
- Dos Armadillos Sterling Silver Extra Anejo
- Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 1 Extra Anejo
- Patron Limited Edition En Lalique Serie 3
- Clase Azul Pink Limited Edition Reposado
- Codigo 1530 Fourteen Years Extra Anejo
- Tesla Tequila Anejo
- Asombroso The Collaboration 12 Year Extra Anejo
- AsomBroso Reserva del Porto Extra Anejo
- Clase Azul Extra Añejo Ultra
- Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio
- 1800 Coleccion Tequila
Are there any tequilas we missed out from the list? Leave a comment below.
Most Expensive
The 25 Most Expensive Cigars in the World
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What are the most expensive cigars in the world?
Cigars have risen in price rapidly over the past two decades.
They’re associated with luxury and wealth more than ever before, and cigar aficionados are constantly looking for rare and exclusive cigars to add to their collections.
This begs the question: how expensive can cigars be, and how difficult could it be to get your hands on the rarest of the rare?
Today we’re bringing you our updated list of the most expensive cigars in the world.
How did we select this list of cigars?
One of the issues with many expensive cigar lists on the internet, including the original version of our own, is how the cigar values are calculated.
For instance, there was once an auction for a very rare box of cigars that sold for more than half a million dollars, but the box consisted of almost 800 cigars. More details on that are below.
We’ve decided to thoroughly calculate the price/stick for each of the entries on this list, so you can have a clearer understanding of exactly which cigars are the most expensive in the world.
Whilst it may be difficult to obtain some of these cigars individually, assuming you’d want to obtain them of course, we think this is the best way of ranking the list.
Another thing we decided to take into account is limited edition releases which are packaged in custom humidors instead of regular boxes.
These humidors can often cost thousands of dollars alone, and end up distorting the price of the cigar.
Can people still buy these cigars?
Most of the cigars featured on this list can still be bought and smoked to this day.
Many of them are limited edition lines and are likely harder to find than most cigars.
What exactly makes some cigars more expensive than others?
Typically, there are a few things that can factor into cigar price:
- Limited edition productions
- Aged tobacco
- Brand recognition
Limited edition productions can often limit the total number of cigars produced, and as time passes the number of those remaining drops.
A lot of rare cigar releases also use aged tobacco leaves, and you’ll see several brands on this list that age their tobacco for at least 10 years before the cigar is rolled.
Brand recognition also plays a part as particular brands such as Cohiba are always sought after.
Finally, if none of the above results in a cigar being expensive, there are a select few who will cover cigars in gold leaf, and diamonds, and infuse them with expensive cognac.
But more on that later.
The 25 Most Expensive Cigars
We’ve done countless hours of research to ensure that our updated version of this list is the best resource available.
Without further ado, let’s get into this list of the 25 most expensive cigars in the world:
25. El Septimo The Zaya Collection (Mirifico Sapphire)
Price/Stick: $100
The Zaya Collection, produced by El Septimo, contains 8 different varieties of cigars.
Each variety contains five different filler tobaccos, with the tobacco leaves aged up to 15 years.
Typically, each cigar features are larger ring gauge of around 60, due to the variety of filler leaves used.
Whilst the cigars within this collection have very different flavor profiles from one another, the prices/stick are relatively similar.
At the time of researching this article, we’ve included the variety selling for the most, which is Mirifico Sapphire, at $100/stick.
Other varieties within the collection include:
- Bomba Orange
- Short Dream Topaz
- Kolosso Amethyst
- Fabuloso Dark Ruby
- Excepcion Esmerelda
- Double Shot White
- Bullet Black
24. Arturo Fuente Opus X 20th Anniversary
Price/Stick: $115
Arturo Fuente has long been known for their high-quality cigars, and their Opus X range contains some of the most sought-after cigars in the brand’s history.
The Opus X line was created in 1995 and in 2016 Fuente released the ‘Opus X 20th Anniversary’ edition to commemorate 20 years of the Opus X.
The ’20th Anniversary’ line contained four cigars:
- Believe
- Father & Son
- God’s Whisper
- Power of A Dream
The prices do vary between each variety, however, because the ‘God’s Whisper’ variety comes in a ‘Perfecto’ size it tends to be sold for higher prices than the rest of the line.
23. Cohiba Spectre 2023
Price/Stick: $130
The Spectre line from Cohiba was initially introduced in 2018 and cost $90 per stick.
Separate versions of the Cohiba Spectre have since been released annually, with the most expensive being the Spectre 2023.
The 2023 Spectre is limited to 600 boxes of 10 cigars, featuring a 52 ring gauge and 6 1/2 inches in length.
What’s most interesting about the release is the packaging, which differs somewhat from most cigars, including that of Cohiba.
The cigars are stored in a box that opens vertically, featuring a hydraulic system that elevates the tubed cigars when you press the ‘O’ button inside the Cohiba logo.
22. Davidoff Royal Release Salamones
Price/Stick: $150
To be qualified enough to roll the Royal Release Salamones, Davidoff makes sure you have more than 15 years of experience rolling cigars.
This cigar is only rolled by 8 different people who together have rolled over 7 million cigars.
The Royal Release Salmones takes 10 years to grow from tobacco seed to finished product and is sold in boxes of 10 for $1,500.
21. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Reserva Cosecha 2012
Price/Stick: $181
The Epicure No. 2 is one of Hoyo de Monterrey’s signature cigars.
In 2016, Habanos SA announced the release of the No. 2 Reserva Cosecha 2012.
This blend only uses tobacco leaves from 2012, aged for a minimum of three years.
With just 5000 boxes of 20 cigars produced, this cigar is bound to increase in value with time.
20. Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas Gran Reserva Cosecha 2013
Price/Stick: $200
Here we have another Hoyo de Monterrey ‘Reserva’ release, the Double Coronas Gran Reserva Cosecha 2013.
Typically, Gran Reserva lines are more sought after than regular Reserva series, due to the difference in tobacco aging.
Reserva cigar blends use tobacco leaves that are aged for a minimum of three years.
Whereas Gran Reserva blends use tobacco leaves aged for a minimum of 5 years.
Gran Reservas are also produced with only 15 sticks per box, instead of the usual 20.
19. Cohiba Siglo De Oro (Year of the Rabbit)
Price/Stick: $250
In 2023, Cohiba announced the release of the Siglo De Oro, to commemorate both the Chinese ‘Year of the Rabbit’, and also the 30th anniversary of the Siglo series.
Naturally, people across China, Hong Kong, and various other countries in Asia were the first to see these cigars unveiled.
Only 18,888 boxes of the Siglo De Oro will be produced.
That number might sound oddly specific, and it is indeed no coincidence, as the number 8 is lucky in Chinese culture.
The Siglo De Oro is a 54 ring gauge, 4 1/2 inch long cigar, sold in boxes of 18.
18. H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011
Price/Stick: $260
H. Upmann is one of the oldest cigar brands in the world, with history going all the way back to 1843.
The Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha is of course named after the legendary Sir Winston Churchill, who was known not only for being one of the most important prime ministers in British history; but also for his love of cigars.
The Gran Reserve line was launched by H. Upmann in 2009, and in 2011 the Sir Winston edition was released.
Just 5000 boxes of 15 cigars were produced, for a total of 75,000 cigars.
17. Partagas Serie E No.1 Colección Habanos 2013
Price/Stick: $280
The Serie E No. 1 Colección Habanos 2013 from Partagas appears 18th on our list of the most expensive cigars.
With this particular cigar now being over 10 years old, its price has risen heavily.
You can still find this cigar for sale in the USA for roughly $280 per stick, however, prices do vary.
16. Hoyo De Monterrey Maravillas Collection 2015
Price/Stick: $290
The most expensive Hoyo de Monterrey cigar is the Maravillas Collection 2015.
There were just 2000 boxes of 20 cigars produced, amounting to a total of 40,000 cigars.
Given the smaller production number in comparison to the other Hoyo de Monterrey’s featured on this list, you can expect to pay $290/stick for this cigar.
15. Cohiba Behike Series
Price/Stick $300
Cohiba Behikes are one of the most popular and sought-after cigars in the world.
Behike cigars are known for their full-strength flavor and quality, provided you can get your hands on the authentic product.
They’re sold in three different ring gauges: 52, 54, and 56.
These sizes are represented in their names respectively: Behike 52, Behike 54, and Behike 56.
The Cohiba Behike cigars are sold in 10-count boxes and increase in price depending on their size.
14. Oliva Serie V Roaring Twenties Super Limited Edition
Price/Stick $300
Oliva Cigar Co. are well known for producing cigars that provide a great smoking experience for a great value.
However, in 2023 they decided to do something a little different.
The most popular line of Oliva cigars is the ‘Series V’, and last year they announced a new Series V Roaring Twenties Super Limited Edition.
When we take a look at the average price of an Oliva cigar, we can see a price of around $10, so what’s different?
The packaging is the most notable difference, with the Roaring Twenties SLE cigars being placed in boxes produced by Daniel Marshall.
Half of the cigars (the top layer) are also covered in gold foil.
In addition, there will only ever be 300 boxes created, for a total of 3000 cigars.
13. Trinidad Casilda Coleccion Habanos 2019
Price/Stick: $370
As you may have already noticed, Habanos limited edition collections can become incredibly expensive.
The Trinidad Casilda 2019 is another edition within the Coleccion Habanos with only 3000 boxes being produced.
This cigar once again features the traditional book-shaped box packaging as with any ‘Coleccion Habanos’ release.
Getting your hands on a single stick could cost up to $370.
12. Daniel Marshall 24KT Golden Gigante
Price/Stick: $395
Continuing both the obsession with gold and also the story of Daniel Marshall brings us to the next cigar on our list.
For those who are unaware of Daniel Marshall; he’s a well-known figure within the cigar industry for his work with manufacturing custom humidors.
In 2011, Marshall decided to create a 24KT gold cigar for his friend’s 64th birthday.
Marshall then produced a limited run of the cigar which would be packaged in a custom-signed travel humidor.
The 24kt cigar comes in two sizes, Torpedo and Gigante, with the Gigante size being the more expensive of the two.
Its base is that of the DM2 cigar, also sold by Daniel Marshall, which is rolled and sold to him by the Plasencia factory.
Daniel then covers the cigar with a thin layer of gold leaf from Italy.
11. Montecristo Gran Piramides Limited Edition 2017
Price/Stick: $400
Montecristo is one of the most popular cigar brands in the world, and one of their most expensive cigars is the Gran Piramides Limited Edition from 2017.
The Gran Piramides are part of the ‘Coleccion Habanos’, which come packaged in a box that’s shaped to look like a book.
At its core, the Gran Piramides are a Montecristo No. 2 that has been increased in size for this limited collection.
This cigar has a length of 6.25 inches and a ring gauge of 57, while Montecristo No. 2’s are a 52 ring gauge, and slightly shorter in length.
Only 2000 boxes of the Gran Piramides 2017 were produced by Habanos SA.
10. Partagas Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007
Price/Stick: $430
Continuing with another Habanos SA-produced cigar, the 2007 Gran Reserva Lusitanias from Partagas is our 11th most expensive cigar.
Just 5000 boxes of 15 cigars were produced, resulting in a total count of 75,000 cigars.
The Gran Reserve Cosecha 2007 can still be found for sale, but given its age, you might have to shell out more than you wish to.
9. Cohiba Talisman Edicion Limitada 2017
Price/Stick: $450
When it was originally released, the Cohiba Talisman EL 2017 cost just $547 for a box of 10.
Since their release, the price has risen rapidly year over year.
The cigars were produced at the world-famous El Laguito factory in Havana, Cuba.
At the time of writing this article, you’d be lucky to find a single stick for under $450.
8. Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021
Price/Stick: $500
While not the most expensive release from Cohiba in the year 2021, the next entry on this list was certainly an important one.
The 55 Anniversario Edicion Limitada 2021 marked the 55th anniversary of Cohiba.
As the name suggests, the cigar was indeed a limited edition, and difficult to get a hold of.
The cigar was released in 10-count boxes, costing roughly $5000/box.
7. Davidoff Oro Blanco
Price/Stick: $600
Davidoff claims that the Oro Blanco is the most exceptional cigar they’ve ever created.
The Oro Blanco is a 6-inch, 54 ring gauge, toro-shaped cigar, with an all-Dominican wrapper, binder, and filler
So why does it cost $600 per cigar?
One of the main reasons for its high cost is due to Davidoff’s aging process.
The Oro Blanco, which translates to “White Gold”, is made with tobacco leaves grown in areas with some of the richest soil across the entire Dominican Republic.
The leaves are then aged for 12 years before the cigar is rolled; a task completed only by Davidoff’s most experienced rollers (15+ years of experience).
After one additional year of aging, the single cigar is then reviewed, approved, and placed into a custom box.
6. Mayan Sicars
Price/Stick: $633
At the beginning of this article, we mentioned a specific auction involving a box of 800 cigars.
In 2012, a large crate of Mayan cigars, expected to be more than 600 years old, was discovered in Guatemala.
It’s important to mention that the most reliable source of this information mentions the sale of all 800 cigars for a total of $507,000, which would put the price/stick at $633.
The cigars were buried deep below the surface in sealed clay pots, and discovered by an archeologist team from Tampa University.
Who paid the $507,000? A man named Gary Liotta, owner of the Santiago Cigar Factory in New York.
5. Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve
Price/Stick: $750
On the sixth spot, we have Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve cigar.
It’s made each year, and if you’re a cigar enthusiast, you will need to preorder them a few years beforehand.
The total size of each cigar is 7-5 x 52 inches. The Connecticut Maduro wrapper comes with a Dominican binder and filler that is aged for 12 years.
The filler is infused with Louis XIII cognac, which gives it an amazing aroma.
This cigar is very rare and special, and the cognac has been known for selling only to dignitaries worldwide.
A total of 75 boxes are being made every year. The incredible aroma, as well as the taste of the cigar, will be something that you will be so impressed with that you will never forget.
4. Cohiba Ideales Coleccion 2021
Price/Stick: $1100
As the name suggests, this Cohiba cigar was released in 2021, measuring almost 7 inches in length, with a 56 ring gauge.
The Ideales Coleccion 2021 is limited to just 3000 boxes of 20 cigars, totaling 60,000 sticks.
The box is manufactured to look like a book.
Cohiba’s Ideales Coleccion 2021 is the last cigar to feature on this list that isn’t either covered in gold leaf and crystals or nearly 20 years old.
Which makes it the most expensive plain cigar that can still be purchased today.
3. Gurkha Black Dragon (2006 Edition)
Price/Stick: $1,150
The Gurkha Black Dragon is a cigar that you can still buy and smoke newer versions of to this day, but the original 2006 edition is a rare find.
The OG boxes were handmade using camel bone and were limited to just 5 boxes of 100 cigars.
Those who have smoked the original Black Dragon from 2006, and the newer editions seem to conclude that the taste is more or less the same.
Although the 2006 first edition of the Gurkha Black Dragon cost around $1,150, given how limited it was at the time; the current version of this cigar can be added to your collection for just $40/stick.
2. King of Denmark Cigar
Price/Stick: $4,500
The King of Denmark cigar is produced by Royal Danish and only 30 sticks are rolled per day.
Buyers can customize the cigar with both 24KT gold leaf and Swarovski crystals.
They’re also able to have their name inscribed on the cigar.
Whilst this cigar doesn’t have to cost you thousands, it can reach up to $4,500/stick depending on the customization.
1. Gurkha Royal Courtesan
Price/Stick: $1.36 Million
The most expensive cigar in the world is the Gurkha Royal Courtesan cigar.
The Royal Courtesan is worth a ridiculous $1.36 million per stick.
One of the most interesting things here is that Gurkha are not known for their quality.
In fact, Gurkha’s quality control is often a common problem reported by fellow cigar aficionados.
This begs the question: why does this cigar cost so much more money than anything else on the list before it?
Let’s get into the details of the Royal Courtesan:
- The cigar’s filler is infused with Remy Martin’s Louis XIII cognac.
- It’s hand-rolled by a select few skilled rollers, who are blindfolded.
- The band of the cigar is covered in 5-carat diamonds.
- Rare Himalayan tobacco leaves are used for the wrapper.
- The wrapper is also covered in a layer of 24KT gold leaf.
- Personal delivery to the owner by a messenger
Notable Mentions
That concludes our main list of the 25 most expensive cigars in the world.
There are, however, a few entries we’d like to mention.
Although these weren’t included in the main list, they’re worth mentioning to any fellow cigar aficionado.
Regius Double Corona Cigar
Price: $52,000
We decided to leave out the Regius Double Corona from our main list as the cigar itself is not the main reason for the high price.
In 2013, Regius Cigars developed their Double Corona cigar, which is produced in Nicaragua.
However, the main attraction was not actually the cigar itself, but what was included with the purchase.
The buyer of the cigar would be flown first class out to Regius headquarters in Nicaragua, where they would be given a private tour of the factory.
They would also be allowed to create their own cigar blend, and be given 1000 sticks of said blend to take home with them.
Gran Habano #5 El Gigante
Price: $185,000
Technically this cigar does have a clear price/stick, selling for $185,000 in 2013.
However, it’s probably worth mentioning that the cigar is 19 feet long, 3 feet thick, and weighs over 600 pounds.
Here are some interesting facts about the Gran Habano #5 El Gigante:
- Despite its size, it can be smoked by multiple people at the same time.
- Made with 1,600 pounds of tobacco.
- Equivalent to smoking 25,000 cigars
- Contains 15,000 wrapper leaves
- Has a ring gauge of 1920
- Weighs 2,500 pounds with the wooden case
We decided to separate the El Gigante from our main list of expensive cigars, but the story itself is worth mentioning.
Summary
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- The Most Expensive Tequila
Here’s a quick recap of the 25 most expensive cigars in the world, per stick:
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- Gurkha Black Dragon (2006 Edition)
- Cohiba Ideales Coleccion 2021
- Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve
- Mayan Sicars
- Davidoff Oro Blanco
- Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021
- Cohiba Talisman Edicion Limitada 2017
- Partagas Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007
- Montecristo Gran Piramides Limited Edition 2017
- Daniel Marshall 24KT Golden Gigante
- Trinidad Casilda Coleccion Habanos 2019
- Oliva Serie V Roaring Twenties Super Limited Edition
- Cohiba Behike Series
- Hoyo De Monterrey Maravillas Collection 2015
- Partagas Serie E No.1 Colección Habanos 2013
- H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011
- Cohiba Siglo De Oro (Year of the Rabbit)
- Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas Gran Reserva Cosecha 2013
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Reserva Cosecha 2012
- Davidoff Royal Release Salamones
- Cohiba Spectre 2023
- Arturo Fuente Opus X 20th Anniversary
- El Septimo The Zaya Collection (Mirifico Sapphire)
Are there any cigars we’ve missed from this list? Leave a comment below.
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The 10 Most Expensive Countries to Live in Worldwide
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Which are the most expensive countries to live in worldwide? Hold tight, as you’re about to find out.
If you’ve dreamed about moving abroad and starting life afresh in a new country, then read through this list before you do, as you might be shocked to find out just how expensive some of these lesser-known countries are.
We’ve put together this list based on accommodation and living expenses for a single person living in the capital city of each country, and according to population.
Here’s a list of the 10 most expensive countries to live in worldwide…
The 10 Most Expensive Countries to Live in Worldwide
The list of countries and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around the web, such as World Population Review & Nomad List.
These are the 10 most expensive countries to live in worldwide:
10. Barbados – $2,061
Kicking off our list of the 10 most expensive countries to live in worldwide, is Barbados.
Barbados is a sovereign island nation in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, which is the Caribbean region of North America.
It covers approximately 349km² and is 23 kilometres wide and 34 kilometres long, with a total population of 285,719 people.
Barbados is the fourth-most densely populated country in the Americas and, it’s capital city, Bridgetown, has approximately 110,000 people living in it.
To rent a one-bedroom studio apartment in Bridgetown, you’re looking at spending around $500 a month, or $100 a night in an Airbnb.
A basic meal out will cost you no less than $13. A beer is around $6.50 and coffee is approximately $5.00 depending on where you go.
9. Japan – $2,612
The ninth most expensive country to live in worldwide is Japan.
Japan is an archipelago island nation in South-East Asia, made up of 6,852 islands, with a current total population of 126.8 million people.
Of the 6,582 islands, the four largest islands account for the majority of inhabitants, as roughly 97% Japans population live on the four islands.
Japan has many major cities, like Osaka, Yokohoma, Nagoya and Sapporo, which are all populated by more than 2 million people.
However, Tokyo, Japans Capital City and the largest city in Japan, has an approximate population of 37 million people.
To rent a one-bedroom studio apartment in Tokyo, you’re looking at spending in the region of $1,370 a month, or $111 a night in an Airbnb.
Eating out varies in price, but as an average for one person, you should be looking at spending around $15.00 for a basic meal and around $6.00 for a beer.
Coffee is also pretty reasonable, considering how expensive Tokyo is, at $2.81 a cup.
8. Norway – $2,659
Located in Northern Europe, Norway is a Scandinavian country with a total population of 5.3 million people.
Norway shares its borders with Sweden, Russia and Finland, and has a total landmass of 385,203 km².
It’s only the 171st most densely populated country on earth, with roughly 14 people for every square kilometre.
Rent is expensive in Norway’s capital, so renting a one-bedroom studio apartment in Oslo, will set you back around $1,193 a month, or $85 a night in an Airbnb.
You won’t have much change left from $15 when buying a meal out, and a beer will set you back around $9.11.
7. The Bahamas – $2,704
The next most expensive country in the world to live in is The Bahamas.
Made up of over 700 islands, the Bahamas has an approximate population of 389,482 million people living across its 13,943km² landmass.
The largest city in the Bahamas is Nassau, with a total population of 255,000.
If you’re thinking about visiting the Bahamas, then you should budget approximately $950 a month for a one-bedroom studio apartment in the city, or $149 a night for an Airbnb.
You’ll need to take at least $50-$100 with you when you go out for a meal and some drinks, as a basic meal costs around $15-$20 and a beer will cost you around $2.50.
Coffee is a little on the expensive side, at around $5 each.
6. Luxembourg – $2,751
One of the smallest countries on our list, Luxembourg, is also one of the smallest sovereign nations on the planet, and it won’t leave you with a lot of wiggle room when it comes to your monthly expenses.
Luxembourg is a landlocked country, located in western Europe, and has an estimated population of 620,319 people.
Its population is small compared to other countries on the list, however, it has roughly 207 people per square kilometre, making it the 67th most densely populated country on earth.
When you arrive in Luxembourg City, you can expect to pay around $1,322 per month for a one-bedroom studio apartment, or $80 a night in an Airbnb.
Luxembourg seems like it’s slightly more expensive than the Bahamas when it comes to luxuries like beer and coffee, as one beer will cost you around $9 and coffee will set you back $6.
Eating a basic meal out will cost between $17-$25 for one person depending on what you order.
5. Iceland – $2,802
Coming in at number five on our list of the most expensive countries in the world is Iceland.
Iceland is located between the North and Atlantic Oceans and has a total surface area of 103,001 square kilometres.
However, Iceland’s population of 339,949 people, remains relatively low in comparison to others on our list as its harsh geographical landscape proves difficult to live in for many, at times.
As a result, Iceland has the lowest population density of any European country, at just 3 people per kilometre.
Staying in Iceland will cost you approximately $1,236 a month for a one-bedroom studio apartment in the capital city of Reykjavik, or $128 a night in an Airbnb.
Whilst you’re there, eating out will cost you around $12 for a basic meal, $8 for a beer and $2.15 for a cup of coffee.
4. Denmark – $3,312
The southernmost Nordic country in Northern Europe, Denmark, is the fourth most expensive country to live in worldwide.
Denmark, bordered by Germany, Sweden and Norway has a total current population of 5.7 million people.
The Scandinavian countries capital city is Copenhagen, which has an urban population of 1.2 million people, and a metropolitan population of 1.99 million.
Known as one of the happiest places to live on earth, Copenhagen is also a very expensive city to live in.
For a one-bedroom studio apartment, you’re looking at $1,917 a month, or $96 a night in an Airbnb.
Eating out will cost you approximately $18 per person and beers and coffee are anyway between $5.50-$6.50 a pop!
3. Switzerland – $3,162
Switzerland is the third most expensive country to live in worldwide.
With more than 8.6 million people living across, 41,285 square kilometres, Switzerland is the 95th most populated country in the world, and the 135th largest country in terms of the total landmass.
Switzerland has a number of beautiful cities to live in, like it’s capital, Bern, and it’s the largest city, Zurich.
Bern has approximately 133,000 people living there and accommodation for a month in Bern, for one person, will cost in the region of $1,366, or $86 a night in an Airbnb.
A meal out will cost you approximately $15-$20, with an additional beer costing around $6.00 and coffee costing around $5.00 a cup.
2. Cayman Islands – $3,387
The Cayman Islands is the second most populated British overseas territory in the world, just behind Bermuda.
It is located in the western end of the Caribbean sea and has a total current population of approximately 63,000 people.
It’s made up of a number of islands like Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
The Cayman Islands are well known for housing offshore companies, and it’s believed that there are over 100,000 companies registered in the Cayman Islands.
If you’re considering doing business in George Town, the capital city of the Cayman Islands, then a one-bedroom studio apartment will cost you around $1,924 a month or $83 a night in an Airbnb.
Food and drink on the island are where you might spend a lot of your money.
A basic meal out will cost you at least $20-$30, with beer costing around $8.00 and coffee costing around $7 a cup.
1. Bermuda – $5,011
At over $5,000 a month for accommodation and living expenses, Bermuda is the most expensive place to live in worldwide.
Similar to the Cayman Islands, Bermuda is another British territory located in the North Atlantic.
Bermuda has a total population of approximately 65,000 people living across a total landmass of 20.5 square miles.
Its capital city, Hamilton, is also Bermudas only incorporated city and has a current population of just over 1,000 people.
When looking for accommodation in the city, you’re going to need some deep pockets, as a one-bedroom studio apartment will cost you around $2,675 a month, or $212 a night in an Airbnb.
If you’re a drinker, then get prepared to spend some cash, as one glass of beer will cost you a minimum of $10, and dinner will be around $20-$30 per person.
Bermuda is the most expensive country to live in worldwide.
Summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the 10 most expensive countries to live in worldwide.
Well, there you have it, those were some super expensive countries to live in.
Living in those countries might make you think twice about drinking alcohol, on a regular occasion, and make you sharpen the purse strings a bit more.
However, it’s all relative and depends on your disposable income and expenses.
So, if you’re still planning on moving to, or even visiting one of these countries long term, then at least you know what to expect.
Here’s a quick recap of the 10 most expensive countries to live in worldwide:
- Bermuda – $5,011
- Cayman Islands – $3,387
- Switzerland – $3,162
- Denmark – $3,312
- Iceland – $2,802
- Luxembourg – $2,751
- The Bahamas – $2,704
- Japan – $2,612
- Norway – $2,291
- Barbados – $2,061
What’s your favourite most expensive country? Leave a comment below.
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