Bruges vs Ghent | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Ghent.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €340,000 | €380,000 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €292,875 |
| Median villa price | €562,000 | €650,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,429/m² | €2,714/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€340,000
Ghent
€380,000
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Ghent
€292,875
Median villa price
Bruges
€562,000
Ghent
€650,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,429/m²
Ghent
€2,714/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 | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 65/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 56/100 |
| Safety | 9/100 | 1/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
70/100
Ghent
65/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Ghent
100/100
Schools
Bruges
55/100
Ghent
43/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Ghent
79/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Ghent
56/100
Safety
Bruges
9/100
Ghent
1/100
Energy performance
Bruges
Ghent
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 | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 503 | 1,127 |
Population
Bruges
119,869
Ghent
269,597
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Ghent
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Ghent
156.18 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
503
Ghent
1,127
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)