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All-in costs, yield, mortgage and the residency route that fits you, with the fees of October 2026.
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Price plus taxes, fees and, if you need one, the mortgage costs. Change any figure.
Rental yield and return
What the property earns after costs.
Before income tax. Taxes on rent depend on where you are resident.
Mortgage payment
Monthly payment for a fixed-rate loan.
Foreign buyers can usually borrow 50–75% of the value, depending on the bank, the country and their income.
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The three residency routes side by side
Simplified for comparison. Each case needs a check of your passport, family and income.
| Cyprus | Dubai | El Salvador | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum property | €300,000 + VAT in a new home from a developer | AED 2,000,000 (≈ €486,000), off-plan or mortgaged allowed | No fixed figure: set case by case by the migration authority |
| What you get | Permanent residency in an EU country | 10-year Golden Visa, renewable | Investor residency: temporary, then permanent |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children | Spouse, children and, under conditions, parents | Can be included |
| Stay requirement | Visit at least once every 2 years | None: no 6-month rule | Temporary residents: 90 days a year |
| Income requirement | €50,000 a year, plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 per child | None for the property route | Depends on the category |
| Path to citizenship | 8 years of legal residence and B1 Greek; permanent-residency years count | Not a route to citizenship | Spanish and Latin American nationals: after 1 year of residence |
| Annual property tax | None at national level | None (service charges apply) | None at national level |
| Gross rental yields | ≈ 4.7–5.3% | ≈ 5–7% | Limited public data |
Figures as of October 2026. Indicative only: not legal, tax or investment advice.
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