Burning Man costs most people a minimum of $800 for just a ticket and a parking spot. All the other expenses can easily push the total cost into the thousands.

• Burning Man may be "decommodified" but it's still pretty expensive to attend.
• The 9-day festival cost most Burners at least $800 this year, just for a ticket and a vehicle pass.
• Transportation, food, and other survival-related supplies can easily push the cost into the thousands.

Burning Man only sells ice on site, but don't let that fool you: Burners still shell out a small fortune to be there.