The World's Most Expensive Foods

Wagyu beef

There's a reason why this Japanese beef is so delicious. Cows are treated really, really well. A special diet, daily massages, and brushing result in high-quality beef.

Iberico ham

This cured ham is only produced in Spain and Portugal. As of March 20, 2016, the Guinness World Record for the most expensive leg of ham was €4,100.

Foie gras

This expensive pate is made from fattened duck or goose liver. The animals are force-fed, which has led to the product being banned in some countries.

Saffron

Also known as 'red gold,' saffron is the world's most expensive spice. It takes thousands of flowers just to create 1 kg of saffron.

Almas Caviar

This rare and expensive beluga caviar has been sold at a whopping US$34,500 per kilogram.

Oysters

You can find decently priced oysters in some parts of the world, but they're still quite pricey.

Bluefin tuna

This can cost anywhere from US$20 to $200, depending where the fish is from. In 2009, a bluefin tuna was auctioned off at a Tokyo market for $3 million.

Yubari King melons

These Japanese melons can cost around US$200 each, but in May 2019, two melons were sold at auction for over US$45,000!

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