Best municipalities for expats in Wallonia 2026

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

TransitWalkability Wallonia

#	Municipality	House price	Score
1	MonsHainaut	247 199 €	66/100
2	CharleroiHainaut	411 433 €	57/100
3	ArlonLuxembourg	228 981 €	67/100
4	BastogneLuxembourg	262 955 €	68/100
5	TournaiHainaut	393 350 €	76/100
6	ThuinHainaut	188 354 €	56/100
7	HuyLiege	306 570 €	73/100
8	NamurNamur	434 530 €	64/100
9	Comines-WarnetonHainaut	196 341 €	56/100
10	ViseLiege	153 180 €	68/100

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 Wallonia 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.