Bruges vs Ostend | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Ostend.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €465,640 | €560,018 |
| Median apartment price | €280,206 | €334,446 |
| Median villa price | €763,114 | €502,556 |
| Median land price | €389,193 | €123,511 |
| Price per m² | €3,326/m² | €4,000/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€465,640
Ostend
€560,018
Median apartment price
Bruges
€280,206
Ostend
€334,446
Median villa price
Bruges
€763,114
Ostend
€502,556
Median land price
Bruges
€389,193
Ostend
€123,511
Price per m²
Bruges
€3,326/m²
Ostend
€4,000/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75/100 | 59/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 61/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 57/100 |
| Safety | 9/100 | 6/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
75/100
Ostend
59/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Ostend
100/100
Schools
Bruges
0/100
Ostend
0/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Ostend
61/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
57/100
Safety
Bruges
9/100
Ostend
6/100
Energy performance
Bruges
A
4.1%
B
7.1%
C
18.4%
D
23.5%
E
19.4%
F
15.3%
G
12.2%
Ostend
A
5.3%
B
12.6%
C
24.2%
D
21.1%
E
16.8%
F
11.6%
G
8.4%
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119.869 | 72.586 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 37.72 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.693 | 1.338 |
Population
Bruges
119.869
Ostend
72.586
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Ostend
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Ostend
37.72 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
1.693
Ostend
1.338
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Bruges
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
The median house price in Bruges is €465,640 and in Ostend €560,018. For apartments: Bruges €280,206, Ostend €334,446.
Bruges has an overall score of 75/100 and Ostend 59/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Bruges scores 0/100 for schools and 9/100 for safety. Ostend scores 0/100 and 6/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,326 in Bruges and €4,000 in Ostend.
Bruges has 1.693 transactions (12 months) and Ostend 1.338. 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)