How Much Does It Cost to Go on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'? 6 Winners Reveal How Much They Spent

It isn’t exactly cheap to become a Ru Girl.

There have been hundreds of contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race over the years, and it seems like after every season, the stakes – and the expenditures – only get even higher.

Between the custom-made outfits, the elaborate makeup, the intricately shaped wigs, padding, and all of the props (and don’t forget all the reveals!), competing on Drag Race can cost a ton of money to compete for RuPaul‘s Next Drag Superstar crown.

Over the years, several Drag Race winners have spoken out about exactly how much money it cost them to make their appearance on the TV show.

Find out what several Drag Race stars have spent to appear on the show…