Real estate consumes the largest portion of expat capital. We strip out location biases to look purely at per-square-meter valuations, rental yields, and price-to-income limits in prime metropolitan areas.
Price per Sq. Meter
City Center Index
Cost of acquisition for prime real estate inside central business districts.
Yield Variance
2.1% - 5.8%
The spread of global gross rental yields, emphasizing the gap between high-demand coastal zones and emerging tech hubs.
Affordability
Income Multiplier
Number of years of median salary required to purchase a 90sqm property outright.
| City | 1BR Rent (City Center) | 3BR Rent (Outskirts) | Price / Sq.M (Center) | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, USA | $4,100.00 | $3,200.00 | $16,500.00 | 3.8% |
| London, UK | $2,850.00 | $2,400.00 | $14,200.00 | 3.5% |
| Tokyo, Japan | $1,150.00 | $1,400.00 | $11,300.00 | 2.9% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | $1,350.00 | $1,600.00 | $6,100.00 | 4.7% |
| Mexico City, MX | $850.00 | $900.00 | $3,200.00 | 5.8% |