The ten most expensive countries to buy a home in Europe

Average per square metre (sq. m.) prices in € of 120-sq. m. apartments located in the centre of the most important city of each country, either the:
Administrative capital; and/or Financial capital; and/or The centre of the rental market Residential square metre prices published are based on in-house research, using a simple method that systematically scan web advertisements, looking at offers for sale, and offers for rent, of resale apartments and houses.
Properties are in excellent condition, with good facilities, and have been refurbished or redecorated within the last five years.

Newly-built and pre-sale property prices are not included. Buyers should expect the prices of new properties to be higher than house prices published by the Guide.
Monaco €44,300
UK €17,300
Russia €13,692
France €11,861
Switzerland €8,868
Luxembourg €6,269
Greece €6,229
Finland €6,095
Ireland €5,391
Italy €5,305