Depends which city center. London and Paris are much more expensive (to buy) than NYC. Berlin is about $400 per sq ft in a decent central area. About 1/2 to 1/3 the price of acceptable NYC property. East European city centers can be half to 1/3 that of Berlin, since incomes are correspondingly lower.
BTW – commuting 1 hour isn’t unheard of in the US 😉 How many people commute from Vista, Escondido, or La Mesa on clogged freeways into San Diego?
