How much does a house in Greece cost in 2026? Prices by region, in euros and US dollars
A house in Greece costs about $287,000 for 100 m² at the 2026 average of €2,561/m². Prices by region in euros and dollars, plus fees.
Short answer: A house in Greece costs about €256,000, or roughly $287,000, for 100 m² at the national average of €2,561/m² (BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, Q3 2026). Average asking prices run from €2,250/m² (about $2,500) across Crete to €4,231/m² (about $4,750) in Athens' southern suburbs (Spitogatos, Q2 2026). Dollar figures use €1 ≈ $1.12 (ECB, 14 October 2026).
Last reviewed October 2026. Dollar figures use €1 ≈ $1.12, rounded from the European Central Bank reference rate of $1.1195 on 14 October 2026. Check the live rate when you transact: on a property-sized purchase, a few cents per euro is real money.
How much does property cost per square metre in Greece in 2026?
Greek listings are quoted per square metre. One m² is about 10.8 sq ft, so a 100 m² apartment is roughly 1,075 sq ft. The bands below are the indicative ranges in the BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, Q3 2026, converted at €1 ≈ $1.12.
| Market | € per m² | ≈ $ per m² | ≈ $ per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamata city and Verga | €1,400–€3,200 | $1,550–$3,600 | $145–$335 |
| Central Athens (Koukaki, Kolonaki, Plaka) | €2,000–€7,000 | $2,250–$7,850 | $210–$730 |
| Nafplio Old Town, restored | €3,000–€5,500+ | $3,350–$6,150+ | $310–$570+ |
| Kifisia (northern Athens) | €3,500–€7,500+ | $3,900–$8,400+ | $365–$780+ |
| Glyfada (Athens Riviera) | €3,500–€10,000+ | $3,900–$11,200+ | $365–$1,040+ |
| Voula (Athens Riviera) | €4,000–€8,000 | $4,500–$8,950 | $415–$830 |
| Santorini | €4,500–€7,500 | $5,050–$8,400 | $470–$780 |
| Mykonos | €7,500–€18,000 | $8,400–$20,150 | $780–$1,875 |
| Vouliagmeni (Athens Riviera) | €8,000–€18,000+ | $8,950–$20,150+ | $830–$1,875+ |
| Crete, average asking | €2,250 | $2,500 | $235 |
| Thessaloniki: Kalamaria, average asking | €3,175 | $3,550 | $330 |
The Crete and Kalamaria rows are Spitogatos average asking prices for Q2 2026 (Kalamaria via dnews.gr), not Monitor bands. All other rows are BUY GREECE® network comparables. New-build and energy-efficient homes sit at the top of each band.
Inside Crete, Spitogatos puts Chania at €3,102/m², Rethymno at €2,202, Lasithi at €1,944 and Heraklion at €1,917 (Q2 2026 index). Thessaloniki asking prices rose 7.7% a year in Q2 2026, the fastest of the major areas.
The Greek national average is €2,561/m² (about $2,850/m², or $265/sq ft), per the BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor. On BUY GREECE® analysis, Attica prices are up 71.1% from 2017 to 2025.
On the public measure, Bank of Greece national apartment prices rose 9.1% in 2024, 8.3% in 2025 and 5.5% year on year in Q2 2026. The full data series is on our Greece real estate statistics page.
What does $200,000, $500,000 or $1 million buy in Greece?
Around $200,000 (about €179,000)
A one-bedroom apartment in a solid central Athens neighbourhood, a renovation project in a prime area, or a comfortable house in Kalamata, Crete or Thessaloniki. This is the entry point for rental-income buyers, and Kalamata is the cheapest coastal market BUY GREECE® tracks.
Around $500,000 (about €446,000)
A quality two- or three-bedroom apartment in a desirable Athens district, a modern home in Crete or a restored house in Nafplio's Old Town.
It can also clear the €400,000 Golden Visa tier that applies to most of Greece outside Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and the larger islands, provided it is one home with at least 120 m² of main living space.
Around $1,000,000 (about €893,000)
An Athens Riviera apartment in Glyfada or Voula, a sea-view island villa, or a new build that clears the €800,000 prime-zone Golden Visa tier, again in one home of at least 120 m². This is luxury-tier in most of Greece and mid-market in Vouliagmeni and Mykonos.
Check the size as well as the price: at average Q2 2026 asking prices, €800,000 buys under 120 m² in Vouliagmeni and on Mykonos (see our Greece Golden Visa guide).
What fees do you pay on top of the price?
Budget about 5–7% on top of the price, or 8–10% with an agent's commission:
- Transfer tax: 3.09% (3% plus the municipal levy) on resales, charged on the higher of the price and the objective value.
- Notary: about 0.8–1.2%.
- Lawyer: about 1–2%.
- Land registry or Cadastre: about 0.5%.
- Agent's commission: commonly 2–3% plus VAT.
A new build carries 24% VAT instead of transfer tax unless the developer suspends it, which the law allows until 31 December 2026.
Announced in September 2026 and not yet law: individuals from outside the EU, including most Americans, would pay 15% transfer tax (15.45% with the levy) instead of 3.09% from about 1 July 2027. See our guide to the 15% transfer tax and the legal guide for US buyers.
After purchase, owners pay ENFIA, the annual property tax, which depends on the property's value, size and location; non-resident owners pay it too. The full sequence is in how to buy property in Greece.
Where do you get the most house for your money in Greece?
Kalamata, Laconia and Crete give the most space and sea-view value per dollar. Central Athens balances price with rental demand and liquidity. The Riviera and the Cyclades cost the most and hold value most firmly.
For the market-by-market comparison, read where to buy property in Greece in 2026, and weigh returns in is Greek property a good investment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Greece in 2026?
About €2,561 per m² nationally, so a 100 m² home averages roughly €256,000, or about $287,000 (BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, Q3 2026). Location moves that a lot: Spitogatos asking prices for Q2 2026 run from €2,250/m² across Crete to €4,231/m² in Athens' southern suburbs, the most expensive area in Greece. Prime Riviera and Cycladic homes trade well above both.
How much are houses in Greece in US dollars?
At the national average, a 100 m² home is about $287,000. The same 100 m² runs about $157,000–$358,000 in Kalamata and $392,000 to more than $1.1 million in Glyfada. These convert the BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor bands (Q3 2026) at €1 ≈ $1.12 (ECB, 14 October 2026). Check the live exchange rate when you buy.
How much is a house in Greece in US dollars per square foot?
Roughly $145–$335 per sq ft in Kalamata, $210–$730 in central Athens, $365–$1,040 or more in Glyfada and $780–$1,875 in Vouliagmeni or Mykonos. These convert the BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor bands (Q3 2026) at €1 ≈ $1.12 and 10.76 sq ft per m². New-build and energy-efficient homes sit at the top of each band.
Are Greek property prices still rising in 2026?
Yes, but more slowly. The Bank of Greece apartment price index rose 5.5% year on year in Q2 2026, after 8.3% in 2025 and 9.1% in 2024. Spitogatos asking prices rose 6.1% in Q2 2026, down from 9.7% a year earlier. Thessaloniki asking prices led at +7.7%, while Athens apartment prices rose 5.0% on the Bank of Greece measure.
What do apartments cost per square metre in Athens in 2026?
Central Athens apartments trade at roughly €2,000–€7,000/m², depending on the district (BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, Q3 2026). On the coast, Glyfada runs €3,500–€10,000+/m² and Vouliagmeni €8,000–€18,000+/m². Spitogatos puts average asking prices at €4,231/m² in the southern suburbs and €3,519/m² in the northern suburbs for Q2 2026, when Athens prices rose 5.0% a year (Bank of Greece).
How much does it cost to buy a house in Greece on top of the price?
About 8–10% of the price including an agent's commission, or roughly 5–7% without it. The main items are 3.09% transfer tax on the higher of the price and the tax value, notary fees of about 0.8–1.2%, a lawyer at 1–2% and registry fees of about 0.5%. A developer can suspend the 24% VAT on a new build until 31 December 2026, in which case transfer tax applies instead.
How to turn your dollar budget into a shortlist
- See what your budget buys today. Browse homes for sale in Greece, with prices in euros.
- Add the costs and the return. The Greek property ROI calculator builds in purchase costs and shows the yield on your budget.
- Get a priced shortlist. Contact BUY GREECE® with your budget in dollars and the regions you like.
About this guide
Published by BUY GREECE LLC, the US real estate company with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Glyfada, Athens. Reviewed by Kirill Samarits, Founder & CEO. Price bands follow the BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, published quarterly and free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Prices are market estimates for guidance, not valuations; exchange rates fluctuate. Corrections: contact BUY GREECE®.
Reference pages from BUY GREECE®, updated on a schedule and free to cite under CC BY 4.0:
Prices by region, rental yields and Golden Visa tiers, refreshed every quarter: Greek Property Monitor (prices, yields, Golden Visa tiers, quarterly)
Every Greek property rule change that affects buyers, dated and reviewed monthly: Greek property law tracker (every rule change, dated, monthly)
The full purchase process, the cost stack and where to buy: How do you buy property in Greece? The costs, the steps and the best areas
Model the return on a specific budget in a specific area, free and without signing up: Greek property ROI calculator (what your budget earns, by area, in rent and value)
