There is more than just whatever urbanised area you happen to live which gave you this rather myopic view. Even in the Netherlands - where housing is expensive

There is more than just whatever urbanised area you happen to live which gave you this rather myopic view. Even in the Netherlands - where housing is expensive - €300K will give you plenty of choice [1]. In the south of Sweden it will buy you a largish villa while in the north it buys you a large farm. [1] https://localfocus2.appspot.com/593e6715568f0 https://localfocus2.appspot.com/593e6715568f0 (click on municipality for an overview of prices)