Buy vs Rent + ETF Comparator

Compare the long-term net worth impact of buying a home versus renting and investing the difference.

Indicative financial simulator, not investment or tax advice.

Buy net worth

i

€352,331

Rent + invest

i

€544,130

Difference

i

-€191,799

Monthly cost to own

i

€1,766

Monthly cost to rent

i

€960

Monthly invested

i

€806

Rent + invest wins

Over 20 years, renting and investing leads to higher net worth by €191,799.

Net worth over time

The main comparison between buying and renting plus investing.

Detailed metrics

Key values at the selected horizon.

Total acquisition cost

i

€270,000

Loan amount

i

€220,000

Monthly mortgage payment

i

€1,287

Remaining balance at end

i

€0

Estimated property value at end

i

€370,874

Selling costs

i

€18,544

Net equity from purchase

i

€352,331

ETF final value

i

€544,130

Total ETF contributions

i

€194,549

ETF growth only

i

€349,581

Principal repaid

i

€220,000

Cumulative rent paid

i

€279,390

Cumulative owning costs paid

i

€423,939

Property appreciation

i

2.0%

ETF annual return

i

7.0%

Monthly cost comparison

Owning versus renting cost profile across the horizon.

ETF portfolio growth

Initial capital, contributions, and portfolio value.

Buy equity breakdown

Property value, remaining debt, and net equity at horizon.