The World's Most Expensive Items

Most large objects cost money. However there are also small and other unexpected objects which can cost large amounts of money.

1. Single Objects

   Many projects around the world have cost large sums of money. However, no worldwide project has cost as much money as the International Space Station which cost $157 billion (USD). This international project by many countries will be complete by 2010.

2. Music Videos

   Music videos are a staple in promoting music around the world. The most costliest music video to date is "Scream" by Michael Jackson.

3. Paintings

   Paintings are a staple in many art galleries and museums around the world. Its popularity, and references to it in culture are a few of the reasons why the Mona Lisa is worth about $670 million (USD). However, the current most expensive privately owned painting is Jason Pollock's "No. 5, 1948" which is valued at $142.7 million (USD).

4. City Living

   Many cities around the world have many people which require many services. Each city carries its own cost of living that is influenced by demand for each resource. Currently, the city with the highest cost of living is Tokyo, Japan. However, as the cost of living changes around the world this can also change quickly.

5. Films

   Movies are an important form of entertainment in many parts of the world. Many films take advantage of current technology to make a high quality film. Often this technology is sold at a large cost. Currently the most expensive film produced is "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" which was produced at $300 000 000 (USD).