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Cost of buying property: Portugal vs Türkiye
Buying costs differ sharply between Portugal and Türkiye. Below, the one-off purchase costs and the annual costs of ownership for each — pivoted from the same researched basis as our calculators, side by side, so you can compare like for like.
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All-in one-off cost — side by side
Portugal
≈ 6–8% of price (all-in one-off)
All-in one-off cost — side by side
Türkiye
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
Portugal
All-in estimate
≈ 6–8% of price (all-in one-off)
One-off costs — Portugal
Progressive. For 2026 the brackets are uplifted so IMT only bites above ~€106,346, rising to a top marginal band of ~7.5–8% on higher-value homes.
Flat, on the deed value.
Notary deed (escritura) and Land Registry / conservatória.
Independent lawyer (advogado); reviews the CPCV and runs title checks.
Required for non-EU non-residents until you become resident.
Annual costs — Portugal
Annual, on the taxable (VPT) value.
Only on the portion of Portuguese property value above €600,000 per owner.
Flat on net rent for non-residents; progressive if resident.
Türkiye
All-in estimate
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
One-off costs — Türkiye
Of the declared value; legally split 2%/2% buyer/seller but usually paid in full by the buyer. Base it on the real price.
Compulsory SPK-licensed valuation for foreign purchases (GEDAŞ for citizenship files).
Compulsory before utilities/deed registration; modest premium.
Sworn translator and notary for non-Turkish speakers.
Exempt if you are a non-resident paying in foreign currency via a DAB and hold 1 year. Resale between individuals: no VAT.
Annual costs — Türkiye
Annual municipal tax; higher in metropolitan areas.
Residential rent below ₺58,000 (2026) exempt; above that, progressive rates.
Site/complex maintenance fees, common in apartment compounds.
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Is it cheaper to buy property in Portugal or Türkiye?
Typical all-in one-off costs are ≈ 6–8% of price (all-in one-off) in Portugal and ≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale) in Türkiye. Compare the full breakdowns above and use each country's calculator for a price-specific figure before deciding.
How much does it cost to buy a house in Portugal?
Budget roughly 6–8% of the price all-in: progressive IMT transfer tax (up to ~7.5–8% on higher-value homes, less on cheaper ones), 0.8% stamp duty, plus notary, registration and legal fees of about 1.5–2.5% combined.
How much does it cost to buy property in Türkiye?
The main cost is the 4% title-deed fee (tapu harcı). Add a compulsory valuation, mandatory DASK earthquake insurance, and notary/translation, and the all-in one-off cost is roughly 5–6% of the price for a resale. Always base the tapu fee on the real price, not an under-declared figure.