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 | €369,000 | €300,000 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €219,000 |
| Median villa price | €525,000 | €420,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,571/m² | €2,175/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€369,000
Ostend
€300,000
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Ostend
€219,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€525,000
Ostend
€420,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,571/m²
Ostend
€2,175/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 | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | 66/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 45/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 61/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 57/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
76/100
Ostend
66/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Ostend
100/100
Schools
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
45/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Ostend
61/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
57/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 72,586 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 37.72 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 2,028 | 1,792 |
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
2,028
Ostend
1,792
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Similar
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)