Inside the strange, sparkling world of billionaire price pain...When inflation hits your yacht before your groceries
Inflation hit the ultra-wealthy harder in 2025, with billionaire costs rising 5.5% compared to a 2.7% global consumer increase. Despite this luxury inflation, the number of billionaires and their collective wealth grew, demonstrating their continued financial resilience. The average billionaire's net worth saw a 5% increase, keeping pace with their rising expenses.
Inflation hit the ultra-wealthy harder in 2025, with billionaire costs rising 5.5% compared to a 2.7% global consumer increase. Despite this luxury inflation, the number of billionaires and their collective wealth grew, demonstrating their continued financial resilience. The average billionaire's net worth saw a 5% increase, keeping pace with their rising expenses.
