13. A school bus versus a mining dump truck
Found in: Global Estimate. Expensive: $4–$7.5 million*
A massive mining dump truck can cost as much as $4 million, whereas a regular-size dump truck might cost anywhere between $100,000 and $200,000. This dump truck dwarfs a standard-sized school bus, making it appear like a toy vehicle.
Depending on their specifications, some mining trucks can even cost as much as $6–$7.5 million. Given that these vehicles are capable of towing up to 450,000 metric tonnes (900 million pounds) of cargo, the price makes sense.