GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Expensive China

The most expensive china involved in the Esmerian Collection auction in 2007 was sold for a record-breaking $16.7 million.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore a collection of fascinating statistics highlighting the extravagant world of luxury in China. From record-breaking auction prices for rare artifacts to extravagant dining experiences and opulent real estate, these statistics offer a glimpse into the realm of high-end consumption in China.

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""The most expensive China ever sold was a Qing Dynasty Vase, sold for $84.5 million in 2018.""

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""The average price of new dwellings in China was approximately 10,039 yuan per square meter in 2020.""

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""As of 2020, Shanghai is the most expensive city to live in China.""

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""The most expensive dinner in China costs $432,381, offered by a private kitchen in Changsha.""

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""The Qianlong Vase, discovered in a suburban house in London in 2010, was auctioned for $69.5 million, making it one of the most expensive Chinese porcelain pieces.""

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""The most expensive film ever made in China, 'Asura,' had a budget of over $113 million.""

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""China's most expensive liquor, Moutai, can be sold at prices reaching $400 per bottle.""

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""Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, has the most expensive residential property prices, averaging $25,551 per square meter.""

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""China’s Hengshui High School, considered the most expensive high school, costs $9920 per year for tuition.""

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""China's most expensive artwork ever sold, Twelve Landscape Screens by Qi Baishi, was sold for $140.8 million in December 2017.""

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""The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive car sold in China at $2.35 million.""

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""China's most expensive tea is Da Hong Pao, with some premium versions costing up to $1.2 million per kilogram.""

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""One of the most expensive houses in China, the Taohuayuan Suzhou, sold for over $154 million in 2016.""

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""The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is the most expensive watch available in China, costing around $1.5 million.""

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""China's most expensive stamp, 'The Whole Country is Red,' was sold for approximately $889,767 in 2018.""

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""China's most expensive dog, the Tibetan Mastiff, was reportedly sold for $1.9 million in 2014.""

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""One kilo of the most expensive Chinese Yubari King melon cost a staggering $23,000 at auction.""

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""China's most expensive painting ever bought by a Chinese collector was 'Reclining Nude' by Amedeo Modigliani, purchased for $170.4 million in 2015.""

In conclusion, China boasts a diverse range of expensive commodities and assets, spanning from ancient artifacts like Qing Dynasty vases to modern luxury items such as high-end vehicles and artwork. The country’s property market reflects significant variations in prices across regions, with Shanghai and Hong Kong standing out as particularly expensive areas to live in. High-priced items like premium liquors, teas, and exotic fruits highlight the luxury market’s thriving nature within China. These statistics underscore China’s economic development and growing wealth, contributing to a market where extravagant expenditures on unique and high-quality products are not uncommon.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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