One pound of Wagyu meat will probably run between $100 and $200. That’s quite a price tag for a hunk of meat. However, ask anyone who has had just a taste of Wagyu beef, and they’ll tell you that the price tag is well worth it. It’s so expensive because of the methods and care that goes into raising each cow.  The standards and breeding requirements necessary for Wagyu cattle are higher than any other cattle you’re going to find. In addition, ranchers raise their cattle in a stress-free environment and provide them fresh water and food that aids in growth and development. All of this and much much more goes into producing what many steak connoisseurs believe to be the best steak in the world.