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 | €378,000 | €425,500 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €269,000 |
| Median villa price | €660,000 | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,696/m² | €2,964/m² |
Median house price
Antwerp
€378,000
Brussels
€425,500
Median apartment price
Antwerp
€255,000
Brussels
€269,000
Median villa price
Antwerp
€660,000
Brussels
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Antwerp
€2,696/m²
Brussels
€2,964/m²
Median price of all houses sold, first half of 2026, according to Statbel. When a municipality has fewer than 16 sales in that period, its price is the one for the year 2025.
Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
Quality of life
| Metric | Antwerp | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 81/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 | 76/100 |
| Shops | 77/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 57/100 | 51/100 |
Overall score
Antwerp
70/100
Brussels
81/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Antwerp | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 544,759 | 196,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 204.51 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 9,278 | 1,868 |
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
9,278
Brussels
1,868
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Antwerp
For a student
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Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)