- [Narrator] If you had $1
million to spend on a house anywhere in the world, where
would you choose to live? From the heart of London to
the coast of South Africa, what you can actually get
for your hard-earned cash varies as much as the places themselves. So pack up your stuff and call the movers, because we're about to see what $1 million buys you around the world. Spanish Serenity. To start our country hopping adventure, let's go to a popular
vacation destination, the Costa del Sol in Spain. The average house price here is an eye-watering $1,011,000 right now, and for just a little less than that, you can snag yourself a classy four bedroom, four bathroom villa in a plush, private estate near the coast. The property itself is light and airy, with a huge open plan
kitchen, dining, living space overseeing an outside
area with its own pool. And if you get tired of lounging
around, sipping cocktails, there's an on-site clubhouse
with a gym and social area, as well as a golf course nearby. But don't worry if you
have no friends to go with, the villa is one of 34 in the estate, so there'll be plenty of
like-minded luxury lovers to meet when you're there. Or you could always take me. Hong Kong High-Rise. Flying almost 7000 miles east now, we reach the bustling city of Hong Kong. 7.5 million people live here, spread across just 427
square miles of land. That's over 17500 people for
every single square mile. Recently ranked as the second most
expensive city in the world, its incredibly dense population has led to sky-high property prices. So what kind of place
can you hope to buy here with your cool million? How about a two bedroom
apartment in Neo Horizon 2? Despite the name, it's not
a cheesy 80s sci-fi sequel. It's actually a trendy apartment
complex on Lantau Island, offering this. But if that unfurnished box, sorry, living room, wasn't enough, there's also a tiny kitchen
with a confusingly giant fridge that takes up almost half the space. The whole bleak, bland place, including two bedrooms
and a bite-sized bathroom, totals a measly 629 square feet and costs an insane $960,000. For comparison, that's half the size of the last property's basement. Okay, at least the location is decent, right by Discovery Bay Beach, but come on. You deserve better than this. No, sadly I can't give
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every last one of my videos, and it won't cost you a penny. All done? Great. Now let's continue. Everything's Coming Up Mill House. You've probably never heard of Nevis, a small tranquil island
in the Caribbean Sea, and that's exactly why
it's the perfect place to purchase a peaceful getaway home. This rustic three bed villa used to be an 18th century sugar mill, but it's since been renovated, and now resembles somewhere
you might expect to see Bilbo Baggins bumbling around. The homely indoor spaces
occupy four stories, and if you step outside,
you can entertain guests on the impressively huge balcony. However, if partying is not your style, why not relax on the veranda
with a good book instead while enjoying those
mystical mountain views? Venture past the veranda and
you'll find a private pool nestled amidst some
mysterious stone ruins. They're actually the remains
of the old boiling house, where people would boil down liquid from processed sugar cane to make sugar. And they're probably not haunted. But coming in at $60,000 under budget, this place is so amazing that not even a ghost could scare me off. Bonkers Brooklyn. Okay, let's go northwest from
Nevis to the United States, specifically to the trendy
New York borough of Brooklyn. The median price for a one bedroom home in the Bay Ridge region,
where our next property is, is $350,000. So what do you think you can get for almost three times that? This, this is what you can get. It's a world apart from
the sea views of Nevis, that's for sure. Admittedly, inside, it looks better. There are three bathrooms
and three bedrooms, and it's surprisingly spacious, covering over 2300 square feet. But if you were hoping
for a big green yard, well, at least you have
some sort of outside space. Unlike this house, which
is barely a few miles away in the neighboring borough of Sunset Park. If you thought the
inside of the last place was a little lackluster,
look inside this one. Okay. Apparently there's five bedrooms and three bathrooms on sale here, but all I'm seeing is a
whole lot of wood worm, and that's for $1.1 million? In that condition? The worms can keep it, thanks. Egyptian Extravagance. Over in Egypt, you can't buy your own
pyramid for $1 million, but you can get something a lot comfier. How about a gorgeous three
bed, three bath villa surrounded by palm trees
overlooking the legendary Red Sea? This show stopper costs roughly $920,000, and has a sizable living
room that opens out onto an outside bar, with a view of the private swimming pool. You could go for a leisurely swim, then hop out and grab yourself a drink before settling down
and working on that tan. But with an upstairs lounge that leads straight out
onto a spacious balcony, you don't even have to leave
the house to get bronzed. The roof terrace adds
even more outside space, with a beautiful view of
El Gouna, the nearest town. Only a short walk away, you'll
find plenty of entertainment, including a golf course, a movie theater, and a whole array of
water and land sports. Whether you want to relax or get active, you won't just be living like a king, you'll be living like a pharaoh. Affluence in Athens. From the land of pharaohs to
the land of philosophy now, what kind of property can
you expect for $1 million in the Greek capital of Athens? Handily located near the
center of the historic city, this ultra modern,
stylish apartment complex is scheduled to be finished in 2022 and is almost bang on
our budget at $983,000. Though you don't get the
whole building for that price, you do get almost 1400 square
feet of blindingly white open plan living space. I mean, I think it would
take me about 30 seconds before something was
irreversibly stained forever. Fortunately, the floor is
made from marble in some rooms and wood paneling in others, so at least it's only the
furniture that'd be in danger. If you could manage to avoid
spilling anything though, it's a stunningly swanky apartment and has a super sleep
apartment overlooking the city, with your own personal hot tub. However, if you don't mind
being away from the capital, you could scoop up an entire villa on the Greek island of
Mykono for the same price. It may not look as swanky, but
it comes with a private pool, plus a vast 25,000 square feet of land. Are you a city dweller at heart, or a country bumpkin through and through? Let me know down in the comments below. Shed Shocker. During the COVID-19 pandemic, house prices in cities
around the world fell as lockdown restrictions meant many people simply couldn't move. But in Toronto, house prices soared by an average of $100,000
from 2019 to 2020. This is because the city currently has record low
interest rates on mortgages, encouraging buyers and raising competition in a time where usually,
they'd be discouraged. As well as this, every house
purchase is heavily taxed, which can add thousands
and thousands of dollars to a purchase. All this means the average house price now rests at over $1 million, and that's why, in 2020, this went on sale for the full million. Nope, I'm not joking. It looks more like a shed
than an actual house, but somehow two bedrooms and a bathroom have been crammed in. In a Tardis-like twist, it does look slightly
bigger on the inside, but the cramped gloominess gives off a real basement
dweller vibe, doesn't it? Amusingly, it was listed as
a rare detached bungalow, which I guess is true. In this case though, rare is not interchangeable with quality. Okay, so you could argue you're paying for the
location and the land, but if I'm spending a full seven figures, I want more than a simple shack. I'm afraid this one is a
firm Toront-no from me. Venetian Variation. The iconic Italian floating city of Venice is built across 118 separate islands, with canals running between them all. But to live in the heart of
the famously romantic city, you'll need money, not love. With a budget of $1 million,
you can just about afford this two bedroom apartment
at around $880,000, and although it looks nice, there's not a lot of
bang for your buck here. Coming in just shy of 1200 square feet, with no yard or balcony, and this questionably tasteful bathroom, let's see if we can't beat that by going a little further out. Just a few miles northeast
of Venice's center, you'll find the peaceful
island of Mazzorbo. Famous for its vineyards and
ancient Benedictine monastery, the island has a gorgeous
three bed villa for sale overlooking a lagoon. And for the same price as central Venice, you'll snag yourself an extra
2000 square feet of space. The inside is rustic and homely, with a stone fireplace to
keep you warm in the winter, and an absolutely massive attic, which looks like a bedroom, dining room and lounge all in one. Take a walk outside, however, and you'll find the real beauty, a backyard big enough to
be your own private park. If you follow the path over a bridge and under a magical archway, complete with your very own vineyards. Bellissimo! Dubai or Don't Buy? If you head over to Dubai
to spend your fortune, you'll find all of the
properties here ooze opulence, regardless of whether
they are in the city. Further out in the Damac Hills area, you can get this huge,
snazzy, modern villa for less than $900,000. Not only is it light and spacious, but it also comes with
built-in smart home technology, so you can control everything from the lights to the
fridge from one hub. The backyard feels a bit boxed in, which won't be for everyone,
but the built-in barbecue area and chill out zones more
than make up for it. Want to live in the
chaos of the city though? Well, if you go to the
central Jumeirah district, you'll get significantly
less in terms of real estate, but you won't miss out on
any of the luxuriousness. At $994,000, this three bed
apartment is more expensive and significantly smaller
than the Damac Hills property, but the lobby alone is a sight to behold. Inside the actual apartment,
it's a little more toned down, but if a king had to live in a flat, this is definitely the one they'd choose. And while it's small in
comparison to a villa, it's got some pretty spacious rooms, all adorned with that
amazing modern Arabic design. Throw a jaw-dropping view
of the surrounding city in and I could maybe bring myself to forgive the lack of outdoor space. However, if it's no yard, no deal, you're better off on the edges of Dubai. Unlike many cities though, this doesn't necessarily
mean it'll be cheaper. This villa, which is far from central, will set you back more
than twice the amount of the previous two properties
at around $2 million. But for that, you're getting
a massive 11,500 square feet to play with, which is
more than double the space of the last two combined. Despite all these expensive properties dominating the market, they'd
be a whole lot more expensive if the COVID pandemic hadn't
hit Dubai's economy so hard. So with now being a better time than ever to get on the property ladder there, my advice to you is do buy. Singapore? Singa-rich. Like Dubai, the Southeast
Asian city state of Singapore is one of the most developed
cities in the world. On average, homes here cost
a whopping $1.5 million. However, if you're savvy,
you can find them for less. This executive condo in the
Ecopolitan residence complex costs $900,000, and although
it doesn't look the snazziest, it's got a nice balcony area, as well as three bedrooms and bathrooms. The main draw of living here is definitely the Ecopolitan
complex itself though. From the apartment's balcony, you can see the complex's
huge shared pool, and beside the pool is
the, wait, what's that? This gargantuan metal building looks like it's been taken
straight out of science fiction, but it's actually the clubhouse. Residents can meet here to
relax, grab a bite to eat or go to the gym. You could also wander the complex's seven
different themed zones. These range from a zen
forest chill out spot to a pavilion where you
can grab a bite to eat as you look up at the stars. Maybe if you get lost
in the sky long enough, you'll forget how much money you're paying for that sub-standard apartment. Colombian Chaos. Did you know that Cali is
actually in South America? Not California, Cali, the most populated city
in southwest Colombia, and slap bang in the center of the city, you'll find the $1 million
La Casa de sus Suenos. Part of a 10 lot condo, his stunning home offers 6000
square feet of living space, nestled on more than 113,000 square feet, or two football fields,
worth of private gardens. Floor to ceiling glass
windows and marble floors give the inside a bright, luxurious vibe. And up the stairs, you'll
find palatial sized bedrooms and an airy chill out zone. There's also a two car garage, but the owner says he fit
30 cars in there before while hosting a party. Were his guests ants? Regardless, if you host a party, make sure nobody falls off the edge of that oddly unguarded balcony. Unless, of course, you invite ants. They wouldn't feel a thing if they fell. Ah, yup, suddenly it makes sense. Californian Cribs. When you think of houses in
the sunny state of California, you might think of fancy
hillside condos, luxury villas and massive mansions, but you're gonna need a lot
more than a million dollars if you wanna own any of those. What you could get though is this. That's right. While Snoop Dogg laughs at you from his huge 4000 square foot mansion, you'll be busy trying not to
bump into literally everything in your pathetic 856 square feet of hell. More of a shack than a house, its location in central Los Angeles, which has a median listing
price of $1,050,000, has definitely contributed to its unbelievable $983,000 price tag. But no matter how good the location is, it can't be worth living here, right? Other than the complete lack of space, everything looks like it's been abandoned for at least 40 years. Oh, and even though it's
listed as having two beds, get this. They're bunk beds! Incredibly, somebody bought
this recently for $815,000, and that's just over $100,000 less than it was originally listed at. If, after that, you've
decided LA's just not for you, you could always try northern
California's biggest city, San Jose. This place looks okay, doesn't it? Zero furnishings and pretty small, but anything looks like a
mansion after that last property. Well, even with $1 million,
you couldn't afford this, because it's almost $1,200,000. Due to an ongoing recession, people have been unwilling or unable to list their properties, which has resulted in fewer
being put on the market, pushing prices up. So maybe you're better off buying in a different state entirely. Deal in Detroit. Over in Detroit, it's
a very different story. The Michigan city used to be known for its booming automobile industry. But when this fell into
decline in the 1970s, many people lost their
jobs and left the city. Today, there are lots of empty buildings, which has meant house
prices have plummeted from the lack of competition. In other words, it's a great time to buy. In central Detroit, you can snag yourself this fully renovated 19th century mansion for
a little under $1 million. Its incredible exterior architecture with a crazy interconnected balcony system hides a simple, modern interior. For a mansion, it's a
modest 2200 square feet, with three bedrooms and
three and a half bathrooms. But with such a central city
location, it's a bargain. Having said that, I'd rip the tropical bird themed wallpaper in this bathroom straight down. This place can only be so cheap. Hello Ohio. About 200 miles south of Detroit, you'll find the city of Dayton, Ohio. Similar to Detroit, a shrinking population has seen the median house price drop to around $184,000 here, over a third cheaper than
the national average. This means, if you don't
mind buying a house a little further away from the city, you can find some truly terrific deals. This mansion on the
eastern edge of the city just sold for slightly under $1 million, and comes with an astonishing
400,000 square feet of land, which is over six football pitches. As well as the pool,
there's also a sizeable barn with attached conservatory, so
you can grow your own carrots and feed them to your hungry horses. Inside the mansion itself,
things are no less lavish. One of the five bathrooms
looks more like a hotel sauna, and elsewhere, you'll find
five spacious bathrooms, a beautiful wood paneled living room and a huge and homely kitchen dining area. The only thing this place is missing is its own helicopter pad. Sydney Stunners. Ah, Sydney, Australia, the
land of blistering beaches, ostentatious opera houses, and excessively expensive housing. If you want value for money here, you're gonna have to drive a good two and a half
hours from the city itself. After that, you'd be greeted with this super stunning manor house. Blending both Georgian
and Victorian architecture for around $930,000. Stained glass front doors open into a lovely little lobby area, and the open plan kitchen
features a huge island worktop, as well as a rustic fireplace. The whole five bedroom property is adorned with such
outrageously fancy furniture that you'll feel like you're
back in the 18th century, about to drop your new sick opera track. But if you feel like an
opera star in the country, you're more likely to feel like
a pauper in the city center. This tiny one bed house in Sydney's popular Camperdown district recently sold for $1.2 million, and just wait til you see the inside. Oh God. Even that great big hole in the ceiling somehow wasn't enough
to put the buyer off. For the cherry on top, the
agents were apparently warned about the squatters before
the first inspection, because you know, nothing
will quite put off a potential buyer like a strange man lurking in the bathtub. Plush Paarl. Now if you cross the Indian
Ocean from Australia, you'll find the beautiful
South African town of Paarl, near Cape Town. Nelson Mandela spent the last three years of his imprisonment in a bungalow here, that, while pretty nice for a prison, wasn't anything on this
ultra modern villa. For just over $915,000, you
could wow a load of guests with your huge living room, equipped with equally huge couches and TV. They might think you're
overcompensating for something, but you won't care as you pour yourself another delectable drink at the bar. Nobody's gonna turn down a dip in that incredibly inviting pool either. And if it gets a little chilly, there's a fire pit right next to it, or you could just go back inside. The whole house has under floor heating, as well as surround sound in the ceilings. So once you're warmed up, you can get down and dance the night away whichever room you're in. It won't be any old pool
party, it'll be a Paarl party. Picturesque Portugal. The Algarve region in southern Portugal is a hot spot for tourists and people looking to
permanently move alike. Despite having some of the
highest property prices in the country, for just under $1 million, you can purchase this
traditional style villa. Set high up on a hill in the countryside, it's more like a castle than a villa, with insane views across
the vast rolling landscape. Inside, the design is quirkily quaint, with curved ceilings, wood furnishings and a whole lotta armchairs. But the outside space is
the real star of the show. Descend the sweeping staircase and you're greeted with
a bright blue pool, enclosed by rustic stone walls. A criminally cute bar overlooks the area, so when you inevitably get sunburned, you can cool off in the much
needed shade it provides. And there's not one but two
pizza ovens hiding back there. With nobody else around for miles, why not fire them both up and sit there with a pizza in
each hand like a true king? Bringin' it to Britain. It's time to head to the land
of Shakespeare, the Beatles and copious amounts of tea. But the UK also has some
pretty nice property if you know where to look. This Georgian manor in Cambridgeshire sits nestled in a sea of green plains, which makes its gorgeous red brick walls look bloody brilliant. For $960,000, there are an
impressive eight bedrooms packed into nearly 4000 square feet, and one of them is even in
its own little indoor chalet. The old school wooden brick dining room is a treat for the eyes too. The only problem is,
with all those cupboards, I'd never remember where
I put my edible treats. But if you can't stand country life and want the thrill of the city, then prepare to get a
lot less for your money. Here in the center of London, we have what's been
listed as a unique home. Well, I can't argue with that. Measuring a minuscule six
feet across in some parts, it doesn't even look possible
that anyone could live here. Walking through the door,
you're immediately met with a cramped spiral staircase, and a long corridor-like
walk to the living room? There's barely space for one person, let alone the two this house
apparently accommodates. The kitchen is no less tight, although the dining room
does a slightly better job with the sad amount of space available. So, how much do you reckon it costs to live in this glorified cupboard? As it turns out, this place recently sold for a ridiculous $1.3 million. Considering you can get an entire mansion with literal fields of land for less, it blows my mind that
anyone would pay that much. But at least it didn't
blow a hole in my wallet. Croatian Elation. Moving across the channel
now and into southern Europe, let's see what sunny Croatia has to offer. The country has been coming out of a deep six year long recession, and though house prices are rising again, they're still relatively cheap. For about $5500 under budget, now's the time to snap up
this beach side bad boy. Down on the coast by the town of Trogir, the villa Sensimar is in the
final stages of being built. So you can live in a
magnificent modern masterpiece that's completely untouched. Five beds and five baths means there's plenty of space for guests, and the outside has both
a pool and table tennis, which means when your guests beat you for the 10th time in a row, you can jump straight into the water to cool off about the whole situation. Oh, and the living room might just have the biggest
couch I've ever seen, which you're gonna need
after pumping all that iron in your own personal gym. Yeah, right. Well, that's the end of our
worldwide property pursuit. Out of all those crazy cribs, which would you spend your million on? Let me know down in the comments below, and thanks for watching.
