How much does it cost to be James Bond?
“Do you expect me to talk?” “No Mr Bond, I expect you to buy.”
He certainly likes to see the ‘double 0’ in price tags – British superspy, James Bond, lives a life of grandeur and luxury.
Between the suits, the cars, and the price of a martini in Central London, it takes a lot to live like Bond. And, although we never see his pay cheque from MI6, it’s likely he gets well compensated for almost being killed every other week.
So, to give you a better idea of just how pricey it is to be an international man of mystery, we’ve put together this guide of how much it costs to be James Bond.
We’ve looked into all the elements that make up 007’s iconic persona, including his clothes, cars, technology, and all the little extras that come with it.
Plus, we’ve added links to a number of shops so you too can say “Bond, James Bond” when you look in the mirror. But don’t worry, we’ve been a bit more flexible with prices.
How much does it cost to be James Bond?
Tom Ford Atticus Tuxedo suit – £4,390
For the last five Daniel Craig movies, 007 can be seen wearing suits by designer Tom Ford, including No Time to Die, in which he wore the Tom Ford Atticus Tuxedo jacket and trousers. The average Tom Ford suit costs over £3,000 and is made through expert Italian craftmanship. No wonder he looks so sharp!
Tom Ford white shirt – £330
In the early days of Sean Connery and Roger Moore, Bond would often wear shirts with a two button ‘cocktail cuff’, which quickly became a small but important detail in his wardrobe. So, if we apply this design to a slim fit Tom Ford shirt, this would put the price at around £330. Shame he gets so many of his shirts bloody.
Turnbull & Asser bow tie – £125
Although James Bond has worn a variety of suits over the years, he will always be known for the classic bow tie look. In 2006’s Casino Royale, Daniel Craig was back in this iconic get-up and was sporting a tie made by Turnbull & Asser, a shirt-making company dating back to 1885 that helps make clothes for the royal family. They sell their bow ties for £125.
Crockett & Jones black formal shoes – £520
In 2022, renowned shoemakers Crockett & Jones announced an official partnership with EON Productions, who make the James Bond movies. The company has provided the shoes for Skyfall, Spectre, and most recently, No Time to Die. In the latest movie, Bond can be seen wearing Crockett & Jones Highburys, which cost £520.
Shop men’s formal shoes from £16.99 at Schuh
OMEGA Seamaster diver watch – £9,500
007 first wore an OMEGA watch in 1995’s GoldenEye. It was the OMEGA Seamaster Diver and at the time costume designer Lindy Hemming, said: “I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.”
This partnership has remained ever since. In No Time to Die, we see Bond sporting an OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M in brown and orange worth £9,500. Meanwhile, Lashana Lynch's 007 wears a lighter OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra worth £6,200.
Shop OMEGA Seamaster Diver watches from £2,320 at Goldsmiths
Tom Ford O'Connor Grey Prince of Wales Suit – £4,090
Seeing as he can't wear black dinner jackets all the time, James Bond needs a few casual suits, too. Daniel Craig wore this stylish grey Tom Ford O'Connor Grey Prince of Wales Suit in No Time to Die, which costs £4,900. And let's be honest, he probably has one in every colour.
N Peal Merino wool-cashmere army sweater – £379
One of Bond's memorable action looks in No Time to Die included this N Peal Merino wool-cashmere jumper, worth £379. Made up of 90% superfine Merino Wool and 10% cashmere, it's light, stylish and perfect for both date night and spy missions.
Shop N Peal Merino wool-cashmere army sweater at Harrods
Barton Perreira Joe sunglasses – £350
Even an international man of mystery needs to sun protection, but only with this £350 Barton Perreira Joe sunglasses of course.
Shop Barton Perreira Joe sunglasses at AMeVista
Aston Martin DB5 – £300,000 - £1 million
We all know the classic Bond car. The Aston Martin DB5 first popped up in Goldfinger before making a warmly welcomed appearance in Skyfall.
According to Car&Bike, the average 1964 Aston Martin would now cost about $744,000 (about £600,000), however we also know a modern Aston Martin can range between £300,000 and £1 million.
Shop Aston Martins at AutoTrader
Flat in Chelsea – £1,153,248
In the Ian Fleming books, Bond lives in a flat off the King’s Road in Chelsea. When authors John Pearson and William Boyd later wrote continuation novels, they identified him as living in Wellington Square, specifically.
At the moment, the average price of a flat in Chelsea is £1.3 million, although the prices can range roughly between £295,000 and £4,000,000.
Look at flats in Chelsea from £100,000 at Rightmove
Martini (shaken not stirred) – £12
The average price of a cocktail in London is now *shudders* £12. So, for Bond to get his flirt on with a vodka martini he’s got to spend quite a bit. Especially if he’s going somewhere a bit more upscale.
Shop cocktail experiences in London from £30 at Virgin Experience Days
Speed boat – £9,500
Now, 007 doesn’t so much own a speedboat as he does steal one in most movies. But they’re an essential part of the Bond iconography, especially when it’s down the Thames. As such, we’ve included a link to a London speed boat experience so you can have your very own James Bond moment.
For more Thames experiences, check out our guide to the best London boat tours.
Buy Thames Jet Boat Rush for £72 at Virgin Experience Days
Staying at a casino – $144 – $30,000
The casino in Casino Royale is actually fictional, so we’ve gone off the basis of the hotel branch Caesars for an idea of just how much this costs.
At Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, room prices start at around $124, but they can go all the way up to $30,000 (£24,000). Caesar’s Palace has 25 private villas that have multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and pools, and they’re known for hosting high-profile celebrities such as Cher, Lizzo, and the Obamas.
Shop casino stays from $144 at Caesars
Nokia smartphone – £216
In No Time to Die, James Bond can be seen using a Nokia phone. The particular prop he used was just a prototype made for the movie, but Nokia phones are known for coming with a lower price tag, the most expensive we could find was the Nokia XR20 on EE for £216.
Shop Nokia phones from £24.99 at Currys
Sony Xperia smartphone – £1,399
Another phone Bond has been seen to use is the Sony Xperia, which appeared in Skyfall. Again, the exact model isn’t known, but if we go off the latest make this would put the price at around £1,399.
Shop Sony Xperia phones from £24 a month at Mobile Phones Direct
Security and spy camera – £179.99
Whether it’s the miniature spy camera in Moonraker, or the full-blown security setup you’ll likely find at MI6, Bond always needs security cameras. You just know his home is covered in them, so this would mean paying at least £159 for a good setup.
Shop security cameras from £179.99 at Currys
Sony VAIO TT laptop – £1,599
In Quantum of Solace, Bond uses the Sony VAIO TT laptop. These came out in 2008 and cost between £1,199 and £1,999, depending on the model. When the film was released, Sony produced a special edition engraved with the 007 gun logo. Now though, 007 would probably go for something a bit sleeker and lighter, considering how laptop technology has moved on.
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