How much to be Batman? Between P33M and P117M

Published July 21, 2012 2:43pm

Holy expenses, Batman! How much would it cost to wear the Caped Crusader's cool cowl and strike terror in criminals' hearts? An economics blog Centives estimates it would take the equivalent of up to $2.8 million – or in Philippine terms, P33.666 to P116.9 million. "The total bill? $2.8 million to show the criminal scum that the city doesn’t belong to them. However, if you decide that you’re willing to take the risk and order just one graphite helmet rather than 10,000, you can strike terror in the hearts of criminals for just $806,386.19," Centives said. It said a breakdown of the expenses will include:

- The services of an elite personal martial arts instructor, which will cost $60 an hour. If Batman trains for four hours a day, six days a week, the bill adds up to $74,880. - A private jet to sneak back to Gotham City to avoid detection: from Bluestar Jets' $1,550 an hour to a nonstop flight from Beijing to New York for $20,150. - A Kevlar Utility Harness: $337.39 - Gas-powered magnetic grappling gun with a simple grappling hook: $26.95 - Nomex survival suit for advanced infantry, Kevlar bi-weave, reinforced joints, tear resistant and bullet proof: $300,000. - Memory cloth, or a hand glider: $3,390. - The Tumbler - or at least a Humvee: $140,000.

Centives said Batman may also have to order 10,000 graphite helmets at $244 each - or $200 if bought wholesale - totaling $2 million. A sound amplifier into the Bat-ears may cost $29.95. On the other hand, a butler who can "dress your wounds, cook you meals, clean the bat droppings, and engage in witty banter for $30 an hour 24 hours a day, 365 days a year" will cost $262,800. Batarangs - or 10 hunting boomerangs should cost $281.30, while five riot grenades will cost $875. Some black spray paint to bring it all together – 20 cans - may cost $121.60. — LBG, GMA News

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