10 of the most expensive Olympics in history
It's an honor to host the Olympics. But make no mistake — the event is an expensive, full-scale production.
It involves extensive infrastructure investments to build the venues and arenas, which haven't always paid off in terms of tourist dollars. In fact, some Olympic games have gone significantly over budget, causing crippling debt for years and nearly bankrupting the host cities.
Click through to find out how much some Olympics have cost, and see what has happened to the cities after the games ended.
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 10 of the Most Expensive Olympics in History
