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The cheapest countries to buy a house in Europe, based on our listings
"Where in Europe can I still buy a house for under €100,000?" is the question we get most on TikTok. Instead of quoting national averages, which mix city flats with farmhouses, here is a comparison based on what we actually list: detached houses in nature, all under €150,000, with a real broker listing behind every one.
The comparison
The table below is generated from our live listings every time this page loads, sorted from the lowest median asking price to the highest.
| Country | Listings | Cheapest | Median | Under €100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 8 | €66,114 | €91,641 | 5 |
| Sweden | 21 | €50,071 | €108,790 | 8 |
| Denmark | 19 | €43,487 | €127,116 | 2 |
| France | 24 | €79,900 | €140,400 | 1 |
Too few listings to compare yet: Italy, Finland.
Live data from 74 houses currently listed on Cheapaco (asking prices, converted to euros). This is our own selection of detached houses in nature, not a market average.
How to read this
- This is our selection, not the market. We only list detached houses in nature under €150,000. A country with a high median here still has cheaper houses that we have not listed, and vice versa.
- Prices are asking prices, converted to euros. In Sweden, Norway and Denmark the final price can differ from the asking price, up or down.
- The cheapest price is a single house. The median says more about what is typical.
What the numbers do not show
Price is only part of the cost of owning a house abroad. Compare countries on these points too:
- Who may buy. Sweden and France have no restrictions on foreign buyers. Denmark usually requires permission for non-residents, and Finland requires a permit for non-EU/EEA buyers. See the buying guides.
- Purchase costs. Transfer taxes and fees range from relatively low (Denmark's registration fee, Sweden's 1.5% stamp duty) to substantial (France's roughly 7–8% notary fees on older homes, Italy's 9% registration tax on second homes from private sellers).
- Running costs. Heating a house in northern Sweden or Norway costs more than in central France. Read heating a Nordic house.
- What you get. In Scandinavia you typically get a timber house on a large plot; in France, a stone house with barns; in Denmark, a brick farmhouse with land.
So which country is cheapest?
At the time of writing, based on our listings, the Nordic countryside, especially inland Sweden and rural Norway, often offers the most house and land for the lowest asking price, while France offers the most character for the money. Denmark is surprisingly affordable in rural Jutland but has strict rules for foreign buyers. See also what €100,000 buys you in Europe, or browse the houses under €100,000 and under €75,000.