15 Luxuries Rich People Swear By for a Better Life
The joy you get out of a subtle appliance upgrade or investing in a gadget that streamlines your life is unlike any other. But if you’re rich, these life investments are on an entirely different playing field. Forget the meal subscriptions — how about a private chef?
Rich Redditors shared some of the purchases they’ve made that drastically improved their lives, and we’ve rounded up the best ones below.
Bottled Water Is for Peasants
“Whole house water filtration system: so many idiots spend tons of money on water. Just establish a safe and stable water filtration system at home. It’s under $1,000 for most simple cases.” – u/Nockenwellensteuerun
When in Doubt, Hire Someone
“For the uber-rich, [if] time is a priority, I would think you would have staff (cook, nanny, personal assistant, trainer, private plane, driver).” – u/Relative-Eagle3179
It’s the ‘If I Like It, I’ll Buy Two’ Mentality
“Multiples of anything important. After moving into a large house having a laptop in most rooms instead of a single one has greatly improved my QOL and productivity. Multiple AirPods. Portable vacuums in every room. Air filters in each room. Room AC units to cut HVAC costs. Multiple fridges and filtered water dispensers throughout the house. Secure the secondary entrance and driveway for delivery and maintenance so they can’t get into the whole property. Two dishwashers to alternate as the dirty and clean rack.” – u/mathrufker
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“Private air travel. Toddler has a little more freedom and can play on the floor. It shaves off so much travel time skipping the airport and rental car check-in. Sometimes smaller airports are closer to the destination. There’s less stress about germs while traveling, but I still antibacterial wipe my seatbelt button and armrests.” – u/kittycatsfoilhats
What’s Wrong With Toilet Paper?
“Toto bidet toilet. Now the old way is so gross.” – u/RichWhiteBrother
The Best Things Aren’t Always Things
“The two most valuable things I bought aren’t actually things at all. My corporate accountant and my corporate financial planner afford me the ability to make more money, which allowed me to hire more employees, which now allows me the freedom to choose when I work.” – u/Dynastar19800
Good Sleep Is Important
“Eight Sleep Mattress – actively cooled mattress loaded with health sensors and smart health features. Absolute game changer for sleep quality. Cost: about $3k.” – u/kvoathe88
Not a Worry in the World
“Sauna and steam shower at home. Private chef when feeling burnt out from cooking. Live-in house manager who deals with everything from shopping, maintenance, cleaning, etc.” – u/happymax78
Throw in a Popcorn Machine and We’re Sold
“Home Movie Theater – 4K projector, 145” screen, in-wall/ceiling Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 surround sound, theater seating. Seriously a nicer private viewing experience than most commercial movie theaters. Cost: about $30k, but can be done quite nicely at entry level for as little as $10k.” – u/kvoathe88
Embrace Your Inner Samurai
“I LOVE having a good sharp knife when I cook. It makes everything so much easier and is a much more cathartic experience. I particularly like my Wusthof and Shun knives. I’ve also got a butcher Ho Ching Kee that glides through prep.” – u/BookishRoughneck
No Room for One Trick Ponies
“The robo vacuum that also mops is a good one.” – u/NoDrama3756
Because No One Wants To Wake Up Stupid
“The Philips SmartSleep wake-up light is my favorite QoL purchase of the last year — even more than my cleaning lady, Roomba, or meal delivery service which is saying a lot!” – u/fulanita_de_tal
Buying Power
“A propane-powered generator with a buried 500 or more gallon tank capable of running everything electrical in your house at the same time.” – u/BoS_Vlad
Sustainable Spending
“Beautiful garden raised beds – I love gardening and have fresh herbs and produce. Gets me very excited in the morning and for cooking dinner, and gets me eating more vegetables.” – u/logicbound
There’s No Place Like Home
“Home gym is a big must!!” – u/Helleboring