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How much does a Empire State Building cost?

Typical cost
40,950,000 $

A 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper in Manhattan, the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970.

Construction cost in 1931 dollars — roughly $850 million today.

How that compares

Empire State Building against things of a similar money.

Boeing 747 260,000,000 $
Boeing 737 106,000,000 $
Sydney Opera House 102,000,000 $
Falcon 9 67,000,000 $
Hoover Dam 49,000,000 $
Empire State Building 40,950,000 $
Golden Gate Bridge 35,000,000 $
RMS Titanic 7,500,000 $

How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

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How much does Empire State Building cost?
Empire State Building costs 40,950,000 $. Construction cost in 1931 dollars — roughly $850 million today.

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Sources

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