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Bruges vs Ostend | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Ostend.

Property prices

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

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

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

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 61/100 for schools and 47/100 for safety. Ostend scores 27/100 and 38/100 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.
Property prices BrugesProperty prices Ostend

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)