For those dreaming of owning a property abroad—whether as a vacation home, retirement investment, or rental income source—several attractive options exist within the 1-3 million RMB budget range. This overview highlights carefully selected apartment projects across key global cities that combine quality living with investment potential.

Dubai: Luxury Living with High Returns

Dubai's stable economy, strategic location, and tax-friendly policies continue to attract property investors. Notable developments include:

  • Binghatti Hills: Starting at 1.5 million RMB (28,000 RMB/sqm), these luxury apartments offer 8% rental yields and permanent ownership. Units range 42-175 sqm.
  • Aurora JVC: Priced from 1.29 million RMB (17,000 RMB/sqm) in Dubai's popular Jumeirah Village Circle, featuring smart home technology and 8% annual price growth.
  • Binghatti Phoenix: Education-focused project near international schools (1.48 million RMB starting price, 48,000 RMB/sqm).
  • Altitude: Business Bay's premium apartments (2.34 million RMB starting price, 58,000 RMB/sqm) with prime downtown location.
  • Canal Crown: Waterfront residences facing Burj Khalifa (2.22 million RMB starting price, 55,000 RMB/sqm).

Bangkok: Affordable Southeast Asian Gateway

Thailand's capital combines vibrant culture with relatively low living costs. The Noble State 39 development (1.52 million RMB starting price, 54,000 RMB/sqm) in an affluent neighborhood offers 10% annual appreciation potential.

Osaka: Japan's Growing Investment Hub

As Japan's second economic center, Osaka presents promising opportunities. Shinsaibashi Prime (1.28 million RMB starting price, 51,200 RMB/sqm) in the Namba redevelopment zone shows 7.8% annual growth with convenient transit access.

Montreal: European Charm in North America

The landmark 1 Square Phillips (1.85 million RMB starting price, 51,000 RMB/sqm) in downtown Montreal combines historic architecture with 9% annual price increases.

Brisbane: Australia's Sunbelt Opportunity

Altura·West Village (2.23 million RMB starting price, 30,000 RMB/sqm) in Brisbane's inner ring delivers 10.38% annual growth with quality lifestyle amenities.

Key investment considerations should include location fundamentals, rental yields (typically 5-8% in these markets), price appreciation trends, and local regulations. Professional legal and tax advice remains essential for cross-border transactions.