Taking the elevator on Paris Eiffeltower seems to be a bargain for -... - miilionaires - just 30 Euros (or $39.99) and no early bird special.
Don't be thirsty - Coke (17 fl oz / 0.5 L) would cost you 5 euros ($6.55) on the second deck.
I'd rather take the lift to the top of Empire State twice than make this experience once. The fare obviously seems to be that high because of the continuous 'anti-rust' operations.