Luxury records: the most expensive things in the world in 2026
What is the most expensive thing in the world? It depends on what you compare. Here, on a single page, are all of La Revue du Luxe's rankings: every record is checked with auction houses, manufacturers or hotels, and dated.
At a glance
- The overall record for a luxury object belongs to the yacht Dilbar, valued at up to $735 million by the US Treasury.
- The most expensive painting ever sold is the Salvator Mundi, auctioned for $450.3 million in 2017.
- The most expensive car is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut, sold for €135 million in 2022.
- Every figure on this page links to a detailed ranking, updated in 2026.
The rankings
YachtsUp to $735m: Dilbar, US Treasury estimateSee the ranking →
Paintings$450.3m: Leonardo's Salvator MundiSee the ranking →
Private jetsAbout $450m: the Boeing BBJ 777-9, list priceSee the ranking →
Cars€135m: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut (2022)See the ranking →
Diamonds$71.2m: the CTF Pink Star (2017)See the ranking →
WatchesCHF 31m: the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300ASee the ranking →
Handbags€8.6m: Jane Birkin's original BirkinSee the ranking →
Wines & spirits$2.7m: a Macallan 1926 whiskySee the ranking →
Sneakers$2.24m: the Air Jordan 13 "Last Dance"See the ranking →
Perfumes$1.295m: Shumukh by Spirit of DubaiSee the ranking →
Private islandsNearly €900,000 a week for a whole islandSee the ranking →
ChampagneAbout $190,000: a 30-litre Armand de Brignac MidasSee the ranking →
Hotel suites$114,767 a night: The Mark Penthouse, New YorkSee the ranking →
BillionairesNew York, world capital with 146 billionairesSee the ranking →
Summary
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Yachts | Up to $735m: Dilbar, US Treasury estimate |
| Paintings | $450.3m: Leonardo's Salvator Mundi |
| Private jets | About $450m: the Boeing BBJ 777-9, list price |
| Cars | €135m: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut (2022) |
| Diamonds | $71.2m: the CTF Pink Star (2017) |
| Watches | CHF 31m: the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A |
| Handbags | €8.6m: Jane Birkin's original Birkin |
| Wines & spirits | $2.7m: a Macallan 1926 whisky |
| Sneakers | $2.24m: the Air Jordan 13 "Last Dance" |
| Perfumes | $1.295m: Shumukh by Spirit of Dubai |
| Private islands | Nearly €900,000 a week for a whole island |
| Champagne | About $190,000: a 30-litre Armand de Brignac Midas |
| Hotel suites | $114,767 a night: The Mark Penthouse, New York |
| Billionaires | New York, world capital with 146 billionaires |
Updated on 11 October 2026.
