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Antwerp vs Ghent — Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Antwerp and Ghent.

Property prices

Median house price

Antwerp

€458,652

Ghent

€578,819

Median apartment price

Antwerp

€280,280

Ghent

€256,728

Median villa price

Antwerp

€929,113

Ghent

€966,580

Median land price

Antwerp

€345,883

Ghent

€296,915

Price per m²

Antwerp

€3,276/m²

Ghent

€4,134/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Quality of life

Overall score

Antwerp

73/100

Ghent

77/100

Transport

Antwerp

69/100

Ghent

75/100

Schools

Antwerp

82/100

Ghent

88/100

Shops

Antwerp

77/100

Ghent

79/100

Green spaces

Antwerp

57/100

Ghent

56/100

Safety

Antwerp

72/100

Ghent

75/100

Energy performance

Antwerp

A
5.1%
B
6.1%
C
20.4%
D
19.4%
E
19.4%
F
14.3%
G
15.3%

Ghent

A
6.1%
B
5.1%
C
18.4%
D
20.4%
E
23.5%
F
12.2%
G
14.3%

Demographics

Population

Antwerp

530.000

Ghent

263.000

Median income

Antwerp

N/A

Ghent

N/A

Area

Antwerp

204.51 km²

Ghent

156.18 km²

Transactions (12m)

Antwerp

7.957

Ghent

4.001

Verdict

For a family

Ghent

For an investor

Antwerp

For a student

Ghent

Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Antwerp is €458,652 and in Ghent €578,819. For apartments: Antwerp €280,280, Ghent €256,728.
Antwerp has an overall score of 73/100 and Ghent 77/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Antwerp scores 82/100 for schools and 72/100 for safety. Ghent scores 88/100 and 75/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,276 in Antwerp and €4,134 in Ghent.
Antwerp has 7.957 transactions (12 months) and Ghent 4.001. 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 AntwerpProperty prices Ghent

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)