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 | €369,000 | €425,500 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €269,000 |
| Median villa price | €525,000 | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,571/m² | €2,964/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€369,000
Brussels
€425,500
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Brussels
€269,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€525,000
Brussels
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,571/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 | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | 81/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 76/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 51/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
76/100
Brussels
81/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 196,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 2,028 | 1,868 |
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
2,028
Brussels
1,868
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Bruges
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)