Brussels vs Ghent | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Ghent.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €425,500 | €409,051 |
| Median apartment price | €269,000 | €305,000 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €595,500 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,964/m² | €2,775/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€425,500
Ghent
€409,051
Median apartment price
Brussels
€269,000
Ghent
€305,000
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Ghent
€595,500
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€2,964/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 | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81/100 | 72/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 56/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
81/100
Ghent
72/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Ghent
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Ghent
43/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Ghent
79/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Ghent
56/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,868 | 4,747 |
Population
Brussels
196,828
Ghent
269,597
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Ghent
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Ghent
156.18 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1,868
Ghent
4,747
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)