Brugge

Belgium Above global median · +271.4% (3-bed)

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Brugge is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +271.4% versus the global median of $276k.

Median purchase price

1-bedroom $255,000 +82.1% vs global median $140k

2-bedroom $495,000 +151.3% vs global median $197k

3-bedroom $1,025,000 +271.4% vs global median $276k

Cost of living & rent

Cost of living 62.8 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Rent · 1-bed (centre) $719/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Rent · 3-bed (centre) $1,098/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Price-to-rent ratio 77.8× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Earnings & affordability

Local purchasing power 111.6 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax (effective)

Income tax · low earner 24.3% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · mid earner 33.7% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · high earner 38.2% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Quality of life

Air quality (PM2.5) 13.0 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →

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