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Corfu, Greece
Data grade B: Bank of Greece index and portal reports Updated Oct 2026
The green Ionian island: Venetian elegance, British history and an established villa market.
On this page: What it buys · Where to look · All-in costs · Visas · Properties
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about 1,900 euros/m2 (approx)
asking price level
4 to 5% approx
gross rental yield
about 100,000
population
about 2,700 h sunshine/year
climate
Corfu airport (CFU)
getting there
Corfu is the grande dame of the Ionian: a UNESCO Venetian old town, cypress hills greener than the Aegean, and a villa market the British and Italians never abandoned. The northeast coast (Kassiopi to Nissaki) is quietly one of Greece’s most expensive shores; the island’s interior still hides honest village prices.
What your money buys here
Typical buys at each band, drawn from current local asking prices. Use the price per square metre in the bar above as your anchor: multiply it by the size you need and you will spot an overpriced listing in seconds. Figures are approximate, lean to the cautious side, and get refreshed as our data passes land.
$200k
A village house inland, or a 2-bed in Corfu town’s outskirts
$350k
A renovated old-town apartment, or a small villa near Kassiopi’s hills
$500k
A sea-view villa with pool on the northeast coast, entry level
Lefkimmi, Acharavi and Perama: the south of the island trades at roughly half the famous north-east. Going one town over usually buys a size or quality upgrade on the same budget, and these smaller markets are where patient buyers find the mispriced gems. Fewer listings means more waiting, so set the alert and be ready to travel when the right one appears.
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Where to look
1. Corfu old town: Venetian streets, year-round life
2. The northeast: Kalami to Kassiopi, the premium coves
3. Paleokastritsa and the west: dramatic bays, better value
All-in cost at $350k
Property price: $350,000
Transfer tax: 3.09%
Notary, legal and registry: roughly 3 to 4%
Agent: typically 2% plus VAT
Rule of thumb: budget 8 to 10% on top
New builds can carry VAT instead, currently suspended on many permits. Figures approximate.
Visas and residency (most passports)
Buy-to-reside: Yes, Greece kept its golden visa: 800,000 euros in the hot zones (Athens, Thessaloniki, big islands), 400,000 elsewhere, 250,000 for approved conversions and restorations.
Digital nomad visa: Yes; remote income around 3,500 euros/month.
90-day rule: Without a visa, 90 days in any 180 in Schengen.
Healthcare and insurance
Public system access for residents who contribute; most expats carry private cover, roughly 100 to 250 euros/month for a family. Athens and Thessaloniki have strong private hospitals; islands rely on clinics.
Schools and family
Public schooling is in Greek. International schools cluster in Athens and Thessaloniki, typically 6,000 to 15,000 euros/year.
Serious about Corfu?
Talk it through with a relocation and buying advisor. Visas, timing and the buying process, in one call.
Sources: Bank of Greece price index, Spitogatos and portal reports, Enterprise Greece golden visa pages. Figures marked approx are indicative and verified in our monthly data pass. Guidance, not legal or financial advice.