Bruges vs Brussels | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Brussels.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €465,640 | €554,495 |
| Median apartment price | €280,206 | €366,492 |
| Median villa price | €763,114 | €891,892 |
| Median land price | €389,193 | €232,008 |
| Price per m² | €3,326/m² | €3,961/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€465,640
Brussels
€554,495
Median apartment price
Bruges
€280,206
Brussels
€366,492
Median villa price
Bruges
€763,114
Brussels
€891,892
Median land price
Bruges
€389,193
Brussels
€232,008
Price per m²
Bruges
€3,326/m²
Brussels
€3,961/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75/100 | 61/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 61/100 | 19/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 51/100 |
| Safety | 47/100 | 0/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
75/100
Brussels
61/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Brussels
100/100
Schools
Bruges
61/100
Brussels
19/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Brussels
88/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Brussels
51/100
Safety
Bruges
47/100
Brussels
0/100
Energy performance
Bruges
Brussels
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118.300 | 185.000 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 32.61 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.693 | 1.768 |
Population
Bruges
118.300
Brussels
185.000
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Brussels
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Brussels
32.61 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
1.693
Brussels
1.768
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)