Price comparison
Berlin against eleven world cities: where buying is cheaper.
In the city centre, a square metre in Berlin costs around 8,700 US dollars according to Numbeo. In London, New York, Paris, Zurich and other cities it is much more expensive.
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Berlin in an international price comparison
Among the world cities compared here, Berlin is one of the cheaper places to buy. A square metre of a flat in the centre costs around 8,700 US dollars, in London around 18,800, in New York around 19,200, in Paris around 14,400 and in Zurich around 27,600. Only Toronto, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Los Angeles and Dubai are below it in the Numbeo list. Each city has its own comparison page with calculator below.
Frequently asked questions
Price comparison: frequently asked questions.
Answers as of: 18 October 2026
In which world city is buying most expensive?
In the Numbeo list, Hong Kong at around 28,800 and Zurich at around 27,600 US dollars per square metre lead, ahead of Singapore, Tel Aviv, New York and London.
How much cheaper is Berlin than London?
According to Numbeo, a square metre in the centre costs around 8,700 US dollars in Berlin and around 18,800 in London. Berlin is therefore at 46 per cent of the London price.
Which cities are cheaper than Berlin?
In this selection, Toronto, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Los Angeles and Dubai are cheaper than Berlin.
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