- The Rich Kids of Instagram (now known as The Rich Kids of The Internet) is a curated Instagram feed showing young adults of modest means.
- They drive Ferraris, spend their vacations on yachts, and tote Louis Vuitton everything.
- We found 50 of the most outlandish photos of their charmed lives.
The Rich Kids of Instagram (now known as The Rich Kids of The Internet) is a blog and Instagram account that has been showing us for five years just how much money some people have.
We’re not jealous, though!
Here are 50 of the most outlandish photos from the feed. Keep reading to see how these wealthy young adults spend their (or perhaps, their family’s) fortune:
The Rich Kids of Instagram don't mind spending a lot of money on traveling, by the looks of their social posts. A helicopter tour of this Icelandic glacier costs $850.
http://instagr.am/p/Bg6xnHAn5aA
Source: Norðurflug Helicopter Tours
Lounging on a bed in a private plane is a serious luxury — with a serious price tag. Renting a Boeing Business Jet will cost you $20,000 per hour.
http://instagr.am/p/BftBPyCn4GX
Source: Private Fly
Meanwhile, renting a private helicopter like this one is a comparative steal at $5,000 an hour.
http://instagr.am/p/Bm_vXisDyop
Source: AirCharter Guide
This is a Bombardier. Buying the latest model costs $45 million.
http://instagr.am/p/BOpsyVaDDOy
Source: Private Fly
This also appears to be a Bombardier. The cabins can fit up to 16 passengers, with separate dining areas and workspaces.
http://instagr.am/p/BbffVVfnpv3
Source: Bombardier
If you don't want to own a plane, renting a typical high-end private jet costs nearly $9,000 an hour ...
http://instagr.am/p/BNSbe5tDzLV
Source: Private Fly
... and it'll get you a flight experience that's totally different from a commercial flight.
http://instagr.am/p/BOh-kRzjJ7A
Source: Sherpa Report
Sometimes, the Rich Kids of Instagram keep it low key and relatable when they're flying private...
http://instagr.am/p/BKJMMubjN-l
... but usually not.
http://instagr.am/p/BHPqQPtDpVK
When you have a private jet at your disposal, there's no shortage of destinations to visit, from the arctic ...
http://instagr.am/p/BPtMwIwjULb
... to the tropical.
http://instagr.am/p/BM9jVoSDrPb
The Rich Kids of Instagram love their boats, too.
http://instagr.am/p/BVacjymlLWP
The caption of this photo says it all: 'Private island yacht days.'
http://instagr.am/p/BgjUjalHJnx
A watercraft from Monaco-based Dynamiq, like the one pictured here, starts at $10.2 million and goes up to $31.6 million.
http://instagr.am/p/BU7l0O4ls7p
Source: Dynamiq
The average yacht costs around $8.4 million.
http://instagr.am/p/BcAvBo2nv5e
Source: Worth Avenue Yachts
Decor is, of course, of the essence.
http://instagr.am/p/BYlTNNWnrus
A perfectly arranged set of pillows can frame the perfect Instagram shot, after all.
http://instagr.am/p/BXx2s2olHCO
The latest season's version of this luggage will run you a mere $2,580.
http://instagr.am/p/BRbgMzgFfNX
For the really rich Rich Kid of Instagram, there's the elusive superyacht — any yacht that's at least 80 feet long.
http://instagr.am/p/BTeYh5ilWK-
Source: Business Insider
'An 84-foot yacht can cost $1.74 million, while a 295-foot yacht can cost $45 million,' reported Business Insider's Hillary Hoffower.
http://instagr.am/p/BTMXbTcFsO8
Source: Business Insider
And that's not even taking into account the serious operations and maintenance costs on a superyacht. Expect to pay $1 million a year to staff and keep up a $10 million watercraft.
http://instagr.am/p/BR1VAXFFVK_
Source: Business Insider
Superyachts often have movie theaters, concert halls, helipads, and swimming pools.
http://instagr.am/p/q-QCF3D-G7
Source: Business Insider
The Rich Kids of Instagram also enjoy top-tier transport by land, some of which have mind-blowing price tags.
http://instagr.am/p/2Bqjx6D-JN
A gold Bentley like the one pictured below costs nearly $290,000. A typical Bentley costs around $200,000.
http://instagr.am/p/BBs1E2yj-G9
Source: The Telegraph, AutoGuide
Meanwhile, prices for a Rolls-Royce start at $308,300 ...
http://instagr.am/p/pJwsK3D-AH
Source: Car and Driver
... and a Ferrari 458 Spider, pictured below, costs up to $338,500. (It was discontinued in 2015, though.)
http://instagr.am/p/qFSPmoj-CM
Source: Cars.com
Let's take a moment to discuss the hashtag used in this post: #LeonardoInTheRari. It begs the question, is this really the best way to transport valuable art? (A different Leonardo da Vinci original recently fetched $450 million at auction, by the way.)
http://instagr.am/p/obC_b6j-Lv
Source: The Guardian
Lamborghinis start at around $200,000. When you're this rich, your luxury sports car can double as Christmas tree transport ...
http://instagr.am/p/oYacc7j-Lp
Source: Car and Driver
... a convenient place to tie your pup's leash ...
http://instagr.am/p/owQbhmj-GD
... or an extremely expensive way to have some fun in the snow.
http://instagr.am/p/oBf9u-D-LJ
Source: Car and Driver
This is Arnold Putra, an Indonesian fashion maven who said he once spent $30,000 on a kangaroo-lined, alligator jacket.
http://instagr.am/p/BPk5_ssjYvb
Source: High Snobeity
Arnold is said to own a baby blue Bentley, a powder pink Rolls Royce, a McLaren P1, and a brown Range Rover.
http://instagr.am/p/BNU9PiMDZFL
Source: Indonesia Tatler
This is Eli Mizrahi, who counts Karl Lagerfeld, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Gigi Hadid, and Shay Mitchell among his pals.
http://instagr.am/p/BD1BDyBD-N3
Source: The Coveteur
By the looks of it, this dapper lad got the W Miami hotel spa all to himself, where the biggest suite costs nearly $2,000 a night.
http://instagr.am/p/BhFFEKlH5ZA
Source: W Miami
Clearly, self-care is a multi-person affair when you have the money for it.
http://instagr.am/p/oEJUkzj-Er
It's not just about cars, yachts, and adventures for the RKOI, though.
http://instagr.am/p/oLvJ9Aj-Hd
Their personal fashion choices and accessories are also noteworthy.
http://instagr.am/p/sfo9xuj-JI
If these are all Rolexes, as the caption states, there's a total value of at least $35,000 in this shot.
http://instagr.am/p/BET20bPj-Fi
Source: Bob's Watches
One (1) of these bracelets costs a cool $6,300.
http://instagr.am/p/BE4qPnzD-GI
Source: Cartier
Whatever is in that Chanel shoe box alone may have cost up to $2,450 ...
http://instagr.am/p/BBfSH92j-LB
Source: Chanel
... while the contents of Hermès boxes are likely worth a small fortune, too. You can buy a reversible alligator leather and calfskin leather tote from the French designer for a mere $30,400.
http://instagr.am/p/9dzf6BD-Jw
Source: Hermes
You can buy a sensible white leather skirt suit from Prada for $9,140, if you need a nice winter look.
http://instagr.am/p/xPWbZoD-H8
Source: Prada
More bags! More swans! By the way, if you're craving Louis Vuitton on a budget, you can buy an LV magnet for a steal of $260.
http://instagr.am/p/BNK0ebQjkak
Source: Louis Vuitton
All this shopping is sure to rack up some serious credit card points. To qualify for an American Express Black Card, which is invite-only, you need to charge at least $250,000 a year.
http://instagr.am/p/BD-3cpLD-Nk
Source: Credit Card Insider
The price tag for their parties and weekend activities is nothing to scoff at either.
http://instagr.am/p/BR8YoZkFfwS
This bottle of Veuve Clicquot costs just under $3,000.
http://instagr.am/p/BGeog6rD-Ib
Source: Sherry-Lehmann
No matter the size of the bottle ...
http://instagr.am/p/BNHoIlbDh-h
... champagne certainly seems to be the name of the game.
http://instagr.am/p/BRQ-Cu-hEvn
Above all, nothing speaks more to their souls like cold hard cash.
http://instagr.am/p/BY6ap-unbkX
Sweet, sweet cash.
http://instagr.am/p/BWLfKwwlf7y