Luxury Spending

The world of luxury goods is resistant to recession given the consistently high spending levels of ultra-wealthy consumers.

2005 Spending by Luxury Category

Ultra-wealthy individuals spend frequently and extravagantly on luxury items to support their lifestyle.

CATEGORY	$ SPENT
Fine Arts	$ 1,746,000
Home Improvement	$ 542,000
Rentals	$ 404,000
Jewelry	$ 248,000
Luxury Cars	$ 226,000
Events at Hotels	$ 224,000
Villa Rentals	$ 168,000
Hotels / Resorts	$ 157,000
Watches	$ 147,000
Cruises	$ 138,000
Fashion/ Accessories	$ 117,000
Spas	$ 107,000
Experiential Travel	$ 98,000
Wine / Spirits	$ 29,000

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