Antwerp vs Brussels | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Antwerp and Brussels.
Property prices
| Metric | Antwerp | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €385,000 | €436,750 |
| Median apartment price | €245,000 | €279,000 |
| Median villa price | €700,000 | N/A |
| Price per m² | €2,750/m² | €3,120/m² |
Median house price
Antwerp
€385,000
Brussels
€436,750
Median apartment price
Antwerp
€245,000
Brussels
€279,000
Median villa price
Antwerp
€700,000
Brussels
N/A
Price per m²
Antwerp
€2,750/m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Antwerp | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63/100 | 73/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 | 76/100 |
| Shops | 77/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 57/100 | 51/100 |
| Safety | 3/100 | 0/100 |
Overall score
Antwerp
63/100
Brussels
73/100
Transport
Antwerp
100/100
Brussels
100/100
Schools
Antwerp
40/100
Brussels
76/100
Shops
Antwerp
77/100
Brussels
88/100
Green spaces
Antwerp
57/100
Brussels
51/100
Safety
Antwerp
3/100
Brussels
0/100
Energy performance
Antwerp
Brussels
Demographics
| Metric | Antwerp | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 544.759 | 196.828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 204.51 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 9.602 | 1.912 |
Population
Antwerp
544.759
Brussels
196.828
Median income
Antwerp
N/A
Brussels
N/A
Area
Antwerp
204.51 km²
Brussels
32.61 km²
Transactions (12m)
Antwerp
9.602
Brussels
1.912
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Antwerp
For a student
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Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)