What $1 Million Dollars Buys You Around The World

it's your lucky day here's your very own million dollar check the only condition is that you can only use it to buy a house you can choose to live anywhere in the world europe asia australia the americas heck even a private island in the caribbean you can finally settle down in the environment you've always dreamed of be that a modern waterfront mansion with sparkling waterfront views or a penthouse apartment in a new york or dubai skyscraper as you'll quickly discover a million dollars can go a mighty long way or in some particularly affluent areas it'll barely even get you a parking spot need some help deciding where to move let's take a look at what seven figures will buy us across every corner of the globe kicking off our journey around the world is the city that never sleeps a place home to over 8 million people the bustling metropolis that is new york city the big apple is one of the most expensive cities across the u.s but on its infamous central island the skyscraper tastic borough of manhattan the prices get even higher and the apartments get even smaller the median price for a one bedroom apartment here is almost a million bucks so that's exactly what we can expect to buy choose from a one bedroom 640 square foot apartment in the west village that comes with a private terrace and gym in the building or go for this one another one bedroom straddling murray hill in midtown it's a two-story open floor plan on the top floor of the building offering impressive views of the skyline from the outer deck it even includes a dishwasher and a washing machine which might not sound crazy but it's rather rare for apartments like this that were built in the 1920s still beware there's no elevator so you'll be getting a daily workout it's actually not as small as most people would expect but as we hop over to paris then we really start to feel the squeeze the city of lights is renowned for its food its architecture and its bubbling culture what it's not known for however is its spacious living considering the average cost per square foot is over thirteen hundred bucks with a million dollars on hand in the french capital you'll be able to sign the deed to well a studio apartment but don't forget you're in paris you'll be spending your time walking down the sand visiting museums and watching the world go by from a street side cafe this tiny 667 square foot apartment sits in the seventh hour in this month within walking distance of the eiffel tower and the louvre while the open plan living space makes it feel a little bigger for a squiz over a million bucks what you're really paying for here is the location from a chic city full of history and charm to a rapidly evolving desert oasis let's jet on over to dubai and see what the real estate agents have in store in a region synonymous with luxury with a million dollar check you could find yourself living in the world's tallest building the burj khalifa where a two bedroom two bathroom stylish apartment covering some eighteen hundred square feet is ready to be swept up check out those views at a comparably cheap 353 dollars per square foot the dollars stretch a lot further in the uae if you're willing to live a little further inland then that same bag of cash could buy you an enormous 3566 square foot family home which boasts a pool in a beautiful front garden from the uae let's board a 14-hour flight to the great white north welcome to toronto folks home of the most expensive property in all of north america here with a city-wide square footage average of 804 this ontarian city edges out los angeles and rome in its terms of price if you're hoping of living amidst the hustle and bustle of the downtown area look out because your cash will be swept away in no time believe it or not this tiny home let's be honest looks a little more than a shack or tool shed was listed for a million bucks the blueprint shows two bedrooms and one bathroom with the property notably located smack bang in the middle of little italy of course if you were gonna buy this place the value comes from the land on which it sits not necessarily the house itself who's ready for a trip down under australians have long been obsessed with property and the continually rising prices in major cities prove it the vibrant city of melbourne is famous for its arts culture and coffee but it's also unfortunately famous for its wallet-draining real estate for 1.275 million aussie dollars just shy of a million american you could sweep up this spacious three-bedroom two-bathroom house in the affluent suburb of caulfield it features its own front and back yard sits conveniently a one-minute stroll from the tram stop and just a quick 10 minute drive to the sandy shores of saint kilda beach keep in mind however that in melbourne and in fact most populated cities costs can vary substantially the median melbourne house price of 881 thousand dollars could get you a tiny flat next to the ocean or a five-bedroom mansion on rural outskirts as we spin the globe once more 9600 miles northwest of the victorian capital is our next destination destin point near pensacola florida the average price per square foot around here is 215. almost five times cheaper than new york with cash in hand you'll be able to snap up a truly stunning beachfront retreat picture this 1850 square feet of living space three bedrooms and three bathrooms all renovated and unbeatable views of the gulf of mexico for the cherry on top as part of a gated community you'll also have access to two swimming pools a hot tub and a number of tennis courts what's the drawback it's a little further out from major cities but hey city living isn't for everyone all right folks hold on to your wallets because our next city is about as expensive as they come welcome ladies and gentlemen to the most exorbitant area not only in europe but worldwide nestled on the french riviera sporting a reputation for high rolling luxury this of course is monte carlo on a broader scale monaco is the world's most expensive prime residential market and none of its regions comes with prices as sky high as the infamous monte carlo at four thousand nine hundred twenty four dollars per square foot what can we expect for a million bucks not much you'll get a teeny tiny 377 square foot studio with barely half a kitchen that's no bigger than a standard two-car garage but you'll be spending all your time on your yacht anyway right for that kind of money we could live like royalty in a place like arizona the cactus filled state is quickly gaining steam as a retiree's dream destination why because with a million bucks you can live in a truly astonishing mountain estate just like this one situated outside of tucson this 4560 square foot mansion boasts sweeping views of the rugged desert landscape with barely a neighbor in sight it features floor-to-ceiling windows a decked out games room and an expansive patio better yet it also comes with a 237 square foot guest house basically the same size as the one we just saw in monte carlo the median list price per square foot in tucson is 125 one of the most affordable we've seen so far we're hopping back over to asia to check out our next house in the crowded city of hong kong real estate prices continue to soar for just under our budget we can grab this cozy 708 square foot apartment in the discovery bay area the floor plan features three small bedrooms but hey three is better than one right plus two bathrooms and a wonderful ocean front view on average square footage in hong kong is three thousand twenty four dollars yikes that puts this asian administrative region on the map as one of the priciest places to live but with such booming cultural business and entertainment scenes you won't be spending much time at home anyway let's look for something a little roomier shall we straddling the border between asia and europe is none other than any guesses yep istanbul a cultural melting pot this enormous city actually isn't too expensive property wise picture yourself living here in this captivating 5 bedroom villa which overlooks the sea it sits in the highly sought after area of balikda zoo includes a private pool and direct access to a beach and rests over 8 600 square feet of land while the interior is spacious and full of amenities the selling point is clearly that amazing backyard this house technically costs 1.125 million but if we put our negotiation skills to the test hopefully we can squeeze it into our budget overall istanbul is as cheap as chips at just 115 dollars per square foot as we jet set over to indonesia they don't call bali the island of paradise for no reason on this tourist adored island a dollar goes a long way with simplistic luxury easy to come by estates typically sell for around 269 dollars per square foot take this modern place for example with seven figures at our disposal we could set up shop in this open and bright three-bedroom villa a lot of balinese properties have small private pools and this spot is no different the beautiful home is found right here about 950 feet from the famous congo beach unlike most new home purchases around the world this one even comes fully furnished allowing you to save a few bucks on furniture and spend a little more at one of the hundreds of delicious restaurants in the area indonesia and southeast asia in general provide awesome bang for your buck but if bali isn't quite your style why not check out thailand on the sunkist island of koh samui with some clever negotiation our money will get us a truly remarkable three-bedroom villa we could talk all day about the modern interior however the undisputed gem of this property one which we'd argue is a million dollar feature in its own right is the infinity pool which overlooks the bay while the prices on this island can vary in perspective the dollar cost per square foot in pattaya another waterside tie area is just over 200 our fascinating real estate tour has taken us all over the world up to this point we've seen some tiny apartments and some sprawling mansions have you found your dream home yet if not we might just have the trick to etch your name one and for all into the elite bracket of the population look no further than the third k property in the caribbean this isn't just a house heck it's not even a complex this my friends is an entire private island it spans 3.5 acres and despite being totally private and isolated remains just a stone's throw away from one of the bahamas most beloved spots harbor island the asking price is 1.3 but with a smile and a firm handshake staying under our 1 million dollar budget should be doable so for the moment of truth tell us where would you live let us know in the comments down below don't forget to like this video subscribe to the richest and have a great day catch you next time

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Length: 10min 3sec (603 seconds)

Published: Thu Nov 26 2020