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 | €369,000 | €409,051 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €305,000 |
| Median villa price | €525,000 | €595,500 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,571/m² | €2,775/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€369,000
Ghent
€409,051
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Ghent
€305,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€525,000
Ghent
€595,500
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,571/m²
Ghent
€2,775/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 | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | 72/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 56/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
76/100
Ghent
72/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 2,028 | 4,747 |
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
2,028
Ghent
4,747
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)