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 | €340,000 | €432,500 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €270,000 |
| Median villa price | €562,000 | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,429/m² | €3,089/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€340,000
Brussels
€432,500
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Brussels
€270,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€562,000
Brussels
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,429/m²
Brussels
€3,089/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
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
Brussels
In Flanders, the EPC distribution shown is a regional estimate (indicative method: standard profile by municipality size), not an extract from the official EPC register. Wallonia and Brussels: data from the regional registers.
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 196,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 503 | 414 |
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
503
Brussels
414
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Bruges
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)