Best municipalities for expats in Brussels 2026

Discover the ideal municipalities for expats in Brussels, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.

TransitWalkability Brussels

#	Municipality	House price	Score
1	IxellesBruxelles-Capitale	€775,000	62/100
2	UccleBruxelles-Capitale	€684,500	73/100
3	AnderlechtBruxelles-Capitale	€340,000	74/100
4	SchaerbeekBruxelles-Capitale	€505,000	67/100
5	BrusselsBruxelles-Capitale	€432,500	73/100
6	ForestBruxelles-Capitale	€497,500	62/100
7	Molenbeek-Saint-JeanBruxelles-Capitale	€363,750	65/100
8	EvereBruxelles-Capitale	€460,000	61/100
9	AuderghemBruxelles-Capitale	€510,000	72/100
10	JetteBruxelles-Capitale	€450,000	70/100

Practical tips

1
The Brussels region hosts European and international institutions.
2
Ixelles, Etterbeek and Woluwe are popular with expats.
3
The STIB/MIVB network offers good coverage in Brussels.
4
Budget for higher housing costs in central Brussels.
5
European and international schools are concentrated in eastern Brussels.

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FAQ

Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, safety), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.

Registration duties in Brussels are 12.5% of the purchase price. Exemptions exist for first-time buyers.

Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.

Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.