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Compare property buying costs by location

See how the total cost of buying the same property changes across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Set a price and compare up to four locations side by side.

Property detailsshared across all locations

Main-home tax rates usually require registering residency in-country.

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Cost comparison for a €300,000 property across selected locations
€300,000 propertyLiguria (e.g. Cinque Terre, Sanremo)AlgarveAndalucía (Costa del Sol)
Purchase tax / VAT€12,250€24,900€21,000
Fees (notary, legal, agency)€16,980€5,100€3,225
Total one-time closing costs€29,230€30,000€24,225
Effective closing cost rate9.7%10.0%8.1%
Total cash needed€329,230€330,000€324,225
Ongoing annual costs€1,824€735€2,755

Estimates for a non-resident buyer unless stated otherwise.