Moving, living, working, retiring abroad
The average price to buy a house in France in 2025 is $508,000. Property for sale in France costs on average 254 US dollars per square foot. Apartments in France sell for an average price of $313,600 for a two-bedroom apartment, or $392 per square foot. In euros, the average price per square meter to … Read more
The average cost of houses in Spain in 2025 is $464,000, or $232 per square foot. Real estate prices in Spain have appreciated by 11.2% over the last year. In Euros, the average sale price of a Spanish home is €454,200, at €2,271 per square meter. Spanish real estate is in high demand among foreigners … Read more
The average price of a Portugal house for sale is $289 per square foot in 2025, averaging $578,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home. Buying a house in Portugal in 2025 is 10% more expensive than one year prior. In euros, the average home price in Portugal is €565,400, at €2,827 per square meter. Portugal real estate … Read more
In 2025, the average home price in Italy is $384,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home, or $192 per square foot. Compared to the Spanish real estate market and Portuguese real estate, buying a home in Italy is more affordable. Italian real estate is among the most desirable in Europe, with foreigners from different parts of the … Read more
The average price of a home in Spain is $424,000, according to the latest data from My Dolce Casa’s real estate report. Property prices in Spain have increased by about 7% in the past year, as the country is one of the top homebuying destinations for Americans. In comparison, the U.S. median home price is … Read more
The cost to buy a home in Italy is $378,000, on average, for a 2,000-sq-ft house, according to the latest My Dolce Casa real estate report. By comparison, the median price of a home in the US is $420,800 according to the St. Louis Fed. The national average price of real estate in Italy is … Read more
The average price of a house for sale in Germany is $562,000, and the price to buy an apartment in Germany is on average $253,600 in 2024. The home price per square foot in Germany is $281, while the apartment price per square foot is $317. Home prices in Germany are higher than real estate … Read more
The average monthly rent in France, in US dollars, for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,200 in 2024, while a three-bedroom house for rent costs on average $2,200 per month, nationally. In Euros, the monthly rent of an average apartment in France is €1,100, while a house for rent costs around €2,200 per month. Long-term rents … Read more
In 2023, the average rent in Italy per month for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100 per month, following a 13% increase from a year ago. In Euros, the average monthly apartment rent in Italy is €1,000, equaling a price per square meter of €13.5 to lease a rental apartment. It is about 35% cheaper to … Read more
Recent research shows that Italy is the most popular homebuying destination for Americans in 2023, out of all countries in Europe and the Americas. The two primary reasons U.S. nationals are contemplating buying real estate in Italy are lifestyle and affordability. $200,000 is an average homebuying budget for many Americans who are moving abroad, which … Read more