Best municipalities for expats in Flanders 2026
Discover the ideal municipalities for expats in Flanders, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.
TransitWalkability Flanders
| # | Municipality | House price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lommel | €397,500 |
| 2 | Evergem | €337,000 |
| 3 | Genk | €265,000 |
| 4 | Scherpenheuvel-Zichem | €275,000 |
| 5 | Ostend | €304,500 |
| 6 | Mechelen | €375,000 |
| 7 | Antwerp | €377,500 |
| 8 | Audenarde | €280,000 |
| 9 | Grammont | €205,000 |
| 10 | Ninove | €275,000 |
Practical tips
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The Brussels region hosts European and international institutions.
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Ixelles, Etterbeek and Woluwe are popular with expats.
- 3
The STIB/MIVB network offers good coverage in Brussels.
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Budget for higher housing costs in central Brussels.
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European and international schools are concentrated in eastern Brussels.
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Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, walkability), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.
Registration duties in Flanders are 3% for a first and only home and 12% for a second property. A reduced rate of 1% applies for major energy renovations.
Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.
Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.