World’s most expensive things in 2025: From yachts to paintings
From the $4.5 billion History Supreme Yacht to the $49.7 million CarInsurance.com domain, 2025 sees a new wave of record-breaking luxury items, blending art, real estate, and tech investments.
- Oct 16, 2025,
- Updated Oct 16, 2025 12:50 PM IST
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At $4.5 billion, the History Supreme Yacht is the world’s most expensive yacht. Covered in gold and platinum, this floating masterpiece is owned by Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok. (Source: AK ROYALTY)
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Standing tall in Mumbai, Antilia is the world’s priciest private residence, valued at $2 billion. This 27-story mansion includes helipads, elevators, and a 50-seat home theater.
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Located on the French Riviera, Villa Leopolda is worth $506 million. Once owned by Belgian King Leopold II, it has also served as a hospital during WWII.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, Salvator Mundi, set a record of $450.3 million at auction, making it the world’s most expensive artwork.
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Paul Cézanne’s The Card Players was bought by Qatar for $250 million, highlighting art’s appeal as a safe investment amid volatile markets.
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Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, owns the $165 million Beverly Hills estate, once owned by media mogul David Geffen.
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Gustav Klimt’s famous painting was sold for $135 million, enhancing the collection of Ronald Lauder at the Neue Galerie in New York.
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This luxury watch, priced at $55 million, boasts over 110 carats of diamonds, making it the world’s most expensive timepiece.
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The $49.7 million purchase of CarInsurance.com holds the record for the most expensive domain name, bought by Quinstreet for their premium online investment.