In the fickle world of real estate, £774,850 ($1m) stretches further in some locations than it does in others – for the same sum, you can pick up a vast property with acres of land, or a tiny apartment in a bustling city. To illustrate the difference, we've found two homes in key countries, with a similar six- or seven-figure price tag, but very different amenities and square footage. 

From a sprawling French castle to a micro-apartment in London, an Auckland boatshed and a fairytale estate in Mexico, click or scroll on to discover what a million bucks can buy you around the world...

*All prices, conversions and average prices correct at time of publication.