The year 2025 cements luxury real estate more than ever as the ultimate mirror of global economic power. In the cities where every square meter is traded at the price of gold, property has become the playground of an elite in search of address, rarity, and status. From 10 to 1, here is the ranking of the world’s metropolises where owning a residence is not merely an acquisition… but a declaration.

Monte-Carlo. Beneath the majestic chandeliers of the Belle Époque Hall at the Hôtel Hermitage, September 13, 2025 marked the dazzling debut of a new name in the world of prestigious spirits: Jardins d’Arménie Royal Brandy. A sumptuous evening, steeped in elegance and refinement, gathered a select circle of distinguished guests, including H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

In a world where every square meter is bought at the price of gold, a golden enclave has now emerged as the undisputed epicenter of global prestige. Monaco, a shimmering jewel nestled on the Mediterranean, has officially surpassed New York to become the most expensive city on the planet. At nearly $38,800 per square meter, the principality is not merely luxurious, it redefines the very boundaries of exclusivity.