We all dream about living in luxury, but some high-end indulgences are more over-the-top than opulent. Certain luxuries might feel normal for the wealthy—but to the rest of us, they’re just plain outrageous. Let’s look at 15 luxuries the rich don’t seem to bat an eye at.
Jet-Setting on a Whim
While most people meticulously plan and save for vacations, the wealthy often indulge in spontaneous jet-setting without a second thought. They could be sipping espresso in Paris for breakfast and dining in Tokyo for dinner.
Dream Chasers Anonymous
The affluent may say, “Follow your passion,” but it’s not discussing a day-off hobby. It usually refers to quitting a day job to become a professional butterfly photographer or opening a boutique that sells designer clothes for pet rocks. Practicality is a quaint concept for the masses.
Maintaining Friendships
Being a friend circle of socialites often involves lavish dinners, exotic vacations, and extra pricey gifts than your car. A random coffee run can mean an entirely different thing, and a casual hangout probably entails chartering a boat or flying to a private island.
Chauffeur At-A-Ready
Wealthy individuals always have chauffeurs ready to take them wherever necessary. Having someone more familiar with your schedule than you is key. Need to pick up some dry cleaning? The driver’s already on it. It’s similar to owning a personal time-bending magician.
Powerful Connections
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” isn’t just a saying but a lifestyle. Their rolodex reads like a who’s who of movers and shakers. The connections aren’t for show since they’re a superpower that opens doors most people don’t even know exist.
Home Sweet Investment
Many heiresses buy houses like you buy socks—frequently. These aren’t homes but “investment properties” or “summer cottages.” Your rich best friend might own a penthouse in New York, a villa in Tuscany, and a chalet in the Alps, all while living primarily on a yacht.
House Help Galore
Picture a scene where dishes clean themselves, laundry magically appears folded in drawers, and the fridge restocks itself. It’s the reality for the well-off, except it’s not magic. It’s a small army of household staff. From personal chefs to butlers, these people hire employees to handle everyday tasks.
Price Tag Blindness
Price tags are merely suggestions but are usually ignored. They shop with the carefree abandon of a happy kid in a toy store with designer handbags and luxury watches as their playthings. Sale season? No time for that! In other words, if they like it, then go ahead and swipe it.
Vacation Math
While you’re pinching pennies for a beach getaway, prosperous families are debating which vacation home to visit this month. Saving for a holiday is as foreign to them as economy class. Instead of planning vacays, elites curate experiences.
Gourmet Madness
The mega rich’s daily breakfast or afternoon snack might cost more than one’s monthly grocery bill. They’re in it for the experience, bragging rights, and the chance to eat something that requires an insurance policy. It’s not gluttony if it’s gourmet, right?
Effortless Upgrading
Nothing is irreplaceable in their bubble other than accountants, maybe. For them, replacing isn’t about necessity, as the cream of the crop is keen on novelty items. A non-issue is upgrading the item rather than fixing it.
Bulk Buying, Billionaire Style
The privileged do not often purchase a year’s worth of toilet paper when they shop in bulk—they purchase entire companies or perhaps a small country. Their version of a Costco run demands acquiring a vineyard because the wine is delicious or buying a tech start-up if the app looks fun.
No Time Stress
Time isn’t money, and it’s a luxury they can afford to waste. A corporate CEO will reschedule the world if possible, mainly since their hours are so valuable that others are paid to worry about it. They would prioritize preserving energy rather than stress over a trivial matter.
Bill-Pay Zen
Juggling due dates and praying checks don’t bounce is a typical day for us. However, this group has transcended the notion of bill paying altogether. The bills are on autopay, but it’s not only utilities—it’s everything! It turns out the idea of financial stress is for the 99 percent.
Car Collecting
Unlike the rest of us working-class folk, cars are disposable accessories. Well-to-do kids don’t need to concern themselves regarding mileage or resale value since they’re likely too busy deciding which color Ferrari matches their mood today.
