While flaunting money isn’t something that we ever foresee ourselves doing—especially if we ever have a lot of it—some people find it either required or necessary to do such. That’s why million- and billionaires buy big houses, fast cars and, of course, private planes. An ultimate sign of wealth, here are the most expensive private planes in the world.
5. Roman Abramovich – $120-170 million
Best known for his ownership of English Premier League team Chelsea, Russia’s Roman Abramovich spent over $120 million on his personal air toy, with a personalized chestnut and gold interior that can accompany 30 guests for dining.
4. Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal – $220 million
A Saudi Arabian prince, Al-Waleed bin Talal had his plane stripped down from the 400-plus seats to one luxurious piece of property. Boasting two bedrooms and a dining table that can seat 14, the plane is more like a palace flying overhead than a plane.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah – $233 million
As the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah is worth billions of dollars—which he isn’t afraid to spend on things like a private jet. After spending $100 million to buy the thing, Bolkiah dropped an additional $133 million to update the interior with a living room, bedroom and bathroom that are all decorated with solid gold and crystal.
2. Alisher Ashmanov – $350-500 million
Another billionaire from Russia, Alisher Usmanov spent millions on a custom paint job for the exterior of the plane, but even more on the interior decorating and technology on the aircraft. Known as “Bourkhan” after Ashmanov’s father, the plane is the largest private plane in Russia, even bigger than Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s.
1. Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal – $500 million
No, that’s no a typo. Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal just has that much money. Already making this list with the fourth most-expensive private plane on the planet, the prince has another one that carries an even bigger price tag thanks to the customized interior that includes a concert hall, garage for a Rolls-Royce and a prayer room which automatically rotate to face the Mecca.
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