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20 Most Expensive Countries to Buy a Home, Ranked

From Alpine financial hubs and Asian island territories to Mediterranean microstates, these 20 nations command the highest residential real estate prices per square meter on Earth in 2026.

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  1. Where Buying a Home Costs More Per Square Foot Than Anywhere Else on Earth
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Land scarcity, foreign wealth inflows, and strict zoning laws have pushed residential property values in the world's top markets to historic highs in 2026. Based on international price-per-square-meter data across prime urban centers, here are the 20 most expensive countries to buy a home.

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