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 | 61/100 | 27/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 61/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 57/100 |
| Safety | 47/100 | 38/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
75/100
Ostend
59/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Ostend
100/100
Schools
Bruges
61/100
Ostend
27/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Ostend
61/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
57/100
Safety
Bruges
47/100
Ostend
38/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118.300 | 72.000 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 37.72 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.693 | 1.338 |
Population
Bruges
118.300
Ostend
72.000
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
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)