Soda is generally a cheap and common beverage, thus it may seem futile to rank the most expensive sodas in the world. After all, is there really such a thing as a premium soda, that a company could try to sell at a price far greater than the competition?
While prices vary around the world, and certain drinks are made with more expensive ingredients than others, the price of soda tends to remain relatively low. So this list instead looks at sodas that were made in the past and over time have accrued value because of their rarity. Yep, even sodas have become a collector’s item.
The sodas on this list are truly valuable simply for their uniqueness and rarity. Nobody intends to actually drink any of these sodas. In essence, they’re similar to baseball cards or anything of that nature. Logically, the two biggest soda companies in the world, The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE:PEP), have produced some of the most well known and rare bottles being collected today, and thus they make up a substantial portion of the list.
Finally, some people consider soda to be unhealthy, and you can find the reasoning for that on our list of the 7 bad habits that age you beyond your years. But as these are for collecting, let’s turn our focus from health benefits to rarity and value as we look at the most expensive sodas in the world.
7. 1982 Diet Coke Can
This soda may only be on the list because it was the first ever can to appear with a label of “Sugar Free” written on it. Moreover, this can is valuable as it has a logo that hasn’t been used in recent years. It can be found online at prices ranging from $500 to $700 per can.
If you think that’s a rather outrageous price for a can of soda, wait until you see the next items on our countdown of the most expensive sodas in the world, continuing on the next page.
6. 2010 Coca Cola Vancouver Olympics Aluminum Bottles
These are so recent that I feel as though I actually remember them being in stores. Definitely the most recent item on our list, these bottles are being sold for $2,299.99 online right now. One reason for their value is their claim to fame that they arethe first aluminum bottle that Coke has ever produced. While I’m not sure if the sellers’ claims are true, it’s clear that I should be on the lookout for future Olympic bottles that seem strange.
5. 1993 Michael Jackson “Dangerous” Tour Pepsi Can
This can can be found online at prices ranging from $2,500 to $5,ooo depending on the seller. One lister is actually including a ticket from this tour, specifically from a Taiwan stop, along with the can. One reason why this soda is so coveted is that this tour actually got cancelled and rescheduled multiple times. The notoriety of the tour and Michael Jackson’s fame and worldwide appeal combine to make this one of the most expensive sodas in the world.
4. Antique USSR Siphon Sodas
This soda comes in the shape of a bomb and has a nozzle that sprays out the soda that only adds to its look of an explosive. It is currently being sold at $3,900 per soda, and the can actually comes empty. Again, these sodas are not for consuming. But unlike some of the sodas on this list that come in cans, this item gives you the option of filling it up yourself with a drink of your choice. It’s price and uniqueness make it so that this item will remain one of the most expensive sodas in the world for a long time.
3. 1950’s Vintage Pepsi Cans
While it hasn’t been confirmed what the exact year these cans came out in is, it is known that they are extremely rare and were released at some point in the 1950’s. They were listed online in great condition and looked as though they had been kept somewhere specifically to preserve their value. They ended up selling for just shy of $6,000 on eBay. Currently, they are listed between $6,000 to $8,000 on eBay and have a cool old school logo.
2. 2012 Factory Error Coca Cola Can
Every now and then, a can arrives completely empty. It’s pressed and looks exactly like a coke can, with the seal untouched, yet its hollow on the inside. Because this happens so rarely, these cans can become extremely rare and thus desired, making them quite valuable. This is actually one of the cheaper factory error cans available at an average of $9,500 online.
1. Unopened Factory Error Regular Coca Cola Can
This can of soda recently sold for exactly $250,000 online. In some ways, this validates the various different cans on this list, as it’s clear the market is out there for someone to purchase one for this type of money. Finding a factory error coke can must be the greatest feeling of all time if you’re aware of its value. My question is, how many of these cans were simply thrown away by the consumer? Regardless, the total is likely millions of dollars worth of cans.
