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One million dollars sounds like a fortune, but try apartment hunting with that budget around the world and you'll get a real education in global economics. These 30 photos show exactly what your million will get you – from a sprawling penthouse with ocean views in Cape Town to a cozy studio that barely fits a bed in Monaco. It's fascinating (and sometimes infuriating) to see how far your money stretches depending on where you plant your flag. While a million might buy you a mansion with a pool in some countries, it won't even cover a decent one-bedroom in others. Pack your bags for this virtual real estate tour that'll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about property values worldwide.

#1

House With Land, Pool And Guest House, San Pedro, Costa Rica - $ 990,000

Modern apartment exterior with pool and spacious deck, plus a sleek kitchen featuring large island and natural lighting.

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    #2

    Villa In Estepona, Spain - $1,000,500

    Modern apartment with pool and cozy living room showcasing what 1 million dollars buys in real estate worldwide.

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    #3

    Modern Apartment, Florence, Italy - $1,004,727

    Modern apartments showcasing what 1 million dollars buys, featuring spacious living and stylish bedroom interiors worldwide.

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    #4

    Villa Gabios, Marrakech, Morocco - $938,000

    Luxury apartment with a private pool and spacious living room showcasing what 1 million buys in global real estate.

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    #5

    Three Bedroom Apartment, Dublin, Ireland - $997,000

    Spacious living room with fireplace and bright bedroom in an apartment showcasing what 1 million buys you worldwide.

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    #6

    Three Floor Apartment, Amsterdam, Netherlands - $1,000,500

    Modern stylish apartment interior with living room and bedroom showcasing what $1 million buys in global apartments.

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    #7

    Two Bedroom Residence, Tulum, Mexico - $999,600

    Modern apartment interiors featuring bright living and bedroom areas with large windows, natural light, and minimalist decor.

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    #8

    Designer Apartment, Bangkok, Thailand - $1,060,657

    Modern stylish apartments with city views showcasing what 1 million dollars buys in luxury urban living spaces worldwide

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    #9

    Villa, Nogueira , Portugal - $996,085

    Modern apartment exterior and spacious kitchen dining area showcasing what 1 million buys in global apartments.

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    Maim
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is going on with that island? See through? Doesn't seem practical, all that wasted space.... mirrored? No chair reflection... hmmm

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    #10

    3 Bedrooms Apartment, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - $ 970,464

    Modern apartment interior with open living space and bedroom, showcasing what 1 million dollars buys worldwide.

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    #11

    Family Apartment, Paris, France - $997,000

    Modern living room and bedroom interiors showcasing what $1 million buys you in apartments around the world.

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    #12

    Condo, Las Vegas, USA - $1,075,000

    Spacious apartment balcony with city view and large living room featuring exposed beams and modern furnishings.

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    #13

    Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment, Dubai, UAE - $1,077,757

    Luxurious modern apartment interiors with marble flooring and large windows showcasing waterfront city views.

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    #14

    Sea View Villa With Private Beach Access, Svendborg, Denmark - $945,000

    Spacious apartment with garden and large windows showcasing views, representing what 1 million buys in real estate worldwide.

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take that, thank you

    #15

    Studio Apartment, Singapore - $988,108

    Compact modern apartment featuring living and kitchen areas with minimalist design, showcasing what $1 million buys you worldwide.

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    Maim
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeezus. That's depressing for close to a mil.

    #16

    Apartment With A Terrace, Vatican City - $1,061,083

    Modern apartment interior with living and bedroom areas showcasing what 1 million buys in global apartments.

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    #17

    Village House, Naxxar, Malta - $996,880

    Spacious luxury apartment interior with stone arches, modern kitchen, and comfortable living area in a unique setting.

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    #18

    De Waterkant Penthouse, Cape Town, South Africa - $987,228

    Spacious modern apartment interiors with large windows showcasing city views, representing $1 million apartments worldwide.

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    #19

    Four Bedroom Apartment, Istanbul, Turkey - $1,000,000

    Luxurious apartments showcasing modern living rooms and bedrooms illustrating what $1 million buys worldwide.

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    #20

    Four Bedroom House, Doolandella, Queensland, Australia - $955,000

    Modern apartment exterior with stone accent and spacious open-plan living room showcasing $1 million apartment features.

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    #21

    Two Bedroom Apartment, Knokke-Heist, Belgium - $997,000

    Modern bright apartment interior with kitchen and living area showcasing what 1 million buys in global apartments.

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    #22

    Three Bedroom Residence, Auckland, New Zealand - $950,000

    Modern apartment interior with open living space and bedroom, showcasing what 1 million buys in global apartment markets.

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    #23

    Apartment With A Rooftop View, Hamburg, Germany - $926,177

    Modern apartment interior with spacious living and dining areas, showcasing what 1 million dollars buys worldwide.

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    #24

    One Bedroom Apartment, London, UK - $1,082,000

    Modern apartment interiors with minimalist bedroom and open-plan living area showing what 1 million buys you worldwide.

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    #25

    One Bedroom Apartment, Tokyo, Japan - $937,000

    Modern apartments showcasing stylish living and dining areas, illustrating what 1 million dollars buys in global real estate.

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    #26

    City Center Apartment, Andorra - $1,040,000

    Spacious modern apartment with open living and dining area and a sleek kitchen showcasing what 1 million buys worldwide.

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    #27

    Apartment In An Exclusive Condominium, Santiago, Chile - $1,002,708

    Spacious modern apartment interior with large windows, stylish living room and bright bedroom in a million dollar property.

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    #28

    Modern Condo, Brooklyn, NY, USA - $999,000

    Modern apartment interiors with stylish dining area and cozy bedroom showcasing what $1 million buys you.

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    #29

    Studio Apartment, Monaco - $1,044,000

    Compact modern apartment interior with simple furniture and natural light, illustrating what 1 million buys in apartments.

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen student housing more spacious than this.

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