Today we bring you the 7 most expensive toilets in the world. Toilets have become a necessity since they’ve been invented and they have come a long way in terms of improvements and upgrades. Recent years have seen a rise of new technology and it has started to integrate with a lot of household items like bathtubs, refrigerators and now toilets. For bathrooms, toilets have been the focus of a lot of innovation. Automatic flushing and integrated bidets were once rare things that are now common in most toilets. A lot of the features we see on this list might become common as the years pass.
With such expensive toilets, it’s difficult not to pair them with things of great expense as well. Some of the toilets listed here would be best used for expensive and luxurious homes. A few examples would be found in this list of 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in America. Most of us would prefer investing money in upgrading a lot of other things in the household. If you’re the type of person that has no issue with money or if you value keeping your bathroom luxurious, then this list is something you should definitely check out.
You might be surprised at what the price tags on these toilets are. The features that go along with these toilets are also worth noting. Let’s find out more as we go through these 7 most expensive toilets in the world:
7. Toto Neorest 6000
Toto is a familiar brand for a lot of people as they are a mainstream brand of bathroom fixtures. With that said, the Neorest 6000 is the most expensive toilet in their inventory. It costs $5,000 and it even opens and closes automatically thanks to sensors that come along with the toilet. It also has a wireless remote that lets you control seat and water temperature, as well as the flush.
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6. INAX USA Toilet
Costing almost $6000, the INAX USA toilet is the sixth on this list. Like the Neorest it also features sensors that allow it to automatically open and close. What makes it different is that it has speakers that allow you to listen to your favorite tunes while you do your business. You can also adjust the seat temperatures and the lighting if you ever feel the need for a change of mood.
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5. “Dagobert” Wooden Toilet Throne
As the name implies, this toilet is made to look like a wooden throne so that you literally sit like a king while nature calls. This $14,000 toilet is actually named after a real King Dagobert. It even has a trademark pull-chain flush and also has a candleholder and an ashtray for those dark nights in your castle/home. True to the legend of King Dagobert having a favored song whilst on the toilet, this toilet has musical chimes that play the king’s song as you open the lid.
4. Swarovski-Studded Toilet
If Swarovski is a brand you’re familiar with then you’ll know that any item under their name that is not the jewelry is often covered in jewelry. It is a chrome-plated toilet and as the name suggests it is studded with jewels. This is definitely for the people who enjoy diamonds and other gems.
There are more toilets to mention and some of them cost more than a million dollars. Let’s continue this list of 7 most expensive toilets in the world.
3. Moon River Art Park Toilet
The only toilet to be mentioned in this list that is not a private toilet, the Moon River Art Park toilet is considered a tourist attraction. People actually line up for two hours to experience using this one of a kind toilet hidden inside a man-made cave. The park is located in Shanghai and the toilet’s use is free.
2. Hang Fung Gold Toilet
Owned by the technology group Hang Fung, this toilet in China is part of a larger display of gold items and appliances. The toilet is made out of 24-carat solid gold and everything else in the room up to the flooring is also made out of gold. Since gold prices have been increasing in recent years there have been rumors that items have been slowly disappearing from the display. It might be because the owners are seeking to melt and sell the gold at a higher price.
And the most expensive toilet in the world is: International Space Station Toilet
Costing around $19 million, this toilet rises above all literally as you’ll only be able to use this toilet in space. It was built by Russia in 2008 and was made specifically for the International Space Station. The toilet features straps so that you won’t float away. It also has fans to suck away the waste into a septic tank. The waste is then filtered and meticulously converted and purified into drinking water.
This has been the list of 7 most expensive toilets in the world. They were definitely built with a special purpose in mind.
