Bruges vs Brussels | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Brussels.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €335,000 | €436,750 |
| Median apartment price | €271,000 | €279,000 |
| Median villa price | €535,000 | N/A |
| Price per m² | €2,393/m² | €3,120/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€335,000
Brussels
€436,750
Median apartment price
Bruges
€271,000
Brussels
€279,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€535,000
Brussels
N/A
Price per m²
Bruges
€2,393/m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 73/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 76/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 51/100 |
| Safety | 9/100 | 0/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
70/100
Brussels
73/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Brussels
100/100
Schools
Bruges
55/100
Brussels
76/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Brussels
88/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Brussels
51/100
Safety
Bruges
9/100
Brussels
0/100
Energy performance
Bruges
A
4.1%
B
7.1%
C
18.4%
D
23.5%
E
19.4%
F
15.3%
G
12.2%
Brussels
A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119.869 | 196.828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 2.037 | 1.912 |
Population
Bruges
119.869
Brussels
196.828
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Brussels
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Brussels
32.61 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
2.037
Brussels
1.912
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Bruges
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
The median house price in Bruges is €335,000 and in Brussels €436,750. For apartments: Bruges €271,000, Brussels €279,000.
Bruges has an overall score of 70/100 and Brussels 73/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Bruges scores 55/100 for schools and 9/100 for safety. Brussels scores 76/100 and 0/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,393 in Bruges and €3,120 in Brussels.
Bruges has 2.037 transactions (12 months) and Brussels 1.912. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.
See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)