Real estate
How do you calculate price per square metre?
Calculate the price per m² of a property and compare two listings.
Quick answer
Price per m² = property price ÷ floor area. A €185,000 flat at 85 m²: 185,000 ÷ 85 = €2,176/m². Comparing two listings: flat A at €2,176/m² vs flat B at €2,400/m² — A is about 10% cheaper per square metre.
Price per m²
$2,176.47/m²
How it works
Price per m² normalises properties of different sizes for comparison. It ignores condition, floor, orientation and location within the building — use it as one filter among many when house hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Gross or net floor area?+
Listings vary by country: Italy often quotes commercial surface (includes walls); some use net habitable area. Compare listings using the same measure.
What is a fair price per m² in my city?+
Check recent sales on land registry data (OMI in Italy) and comparable listings in the same neighbourhood — not city-wide averages that mix premium and cheap zones.
Does terrace or balcony count in m²?+
Rules differ: in Italy balconies often count at 25–50% of their area in commercial surface. Uncovered terraces may count less. Read how the listing defines surface.
Price per m² vs total price — which matters more?+
Total price determines what you can afford and your mortgage. Price per m² helps compare value. A cheap per-m² flat that is too large may still exceed your budget.
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