Bilbao

Spain

347,342 people20m elevationEurope/Madrid59

Overview

Monthly Cost

$2,082

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

Bilbao offers excellent value in the Basque Country with strong job market and world-class cultural amenities. Expect rainy weather but superior quality of life metrics.

Casco Viejo, Deusto, and Abando are popular neighborhoods. Strong employment in professional services. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,700-2,000, Comfortable single $2,200-2,600, Couple $3,000-3,600.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Bilbao in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$2,082

Food: $193

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$750

Mid-range$950

Upscale$1,300

1 Bedroom

Budget$983

Mid-range$1,160

Upscale$1,500

2 Bedroom

Budget$1,200

Mid-range$1,575

Upscale$2,100

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$220

Mid-range$300

Premium$450

Dining (per meal)

Street food$8

Casual restaurant$14

Nice restaurant$35

Upscale$80

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$45

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$10

Fuel (monthly)$130

Parking (monthly)$100

Utilities

Electric (low)$50

Electric (average)$70

Electric (high)$95

Water$22

Gas$40

Internet$32

Lifestyle

Gym membership$45

Cleaning (weekly)$55

Coworking space$180

Healthcare

Doctor visit$85

Basic insurance (monthly)$55

Comprehensive insurance$165

Other

Phone plan$18

Subscriptions$28

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Bilbao. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Safety51/100

Cost of Living54/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Crime49/100

Lower = less crime

Rent28/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Based on 48 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in Bilbao from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	19.49	13.76 – 28.66
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	74.51	57.31 – 91.70
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	12.61	11.46 – 13.76
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.73	2.87 – 5.73
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.21	2.29 – 6.44
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.07	2.75 – 3.44
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	2.19	1.60 – 2.87
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.30	1.09 – 1.55
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.42	1.15 – 1.72
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.26	1.72 – 5.78
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	13.76	11.46 – 17.19
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.89	0.46 – 1.72
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	8.02	3.43 – 22.93
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.78	0.64 – 2.61
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	3.44	1.72 – 4.59
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.88	5.16 – 8.02
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	1.95	1.15 – 4.13
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	8.31	5.05 – 13.76
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	51.58	43.56 – 57.31
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.77	1.69 – 1.95
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	36107.50	36107.50 – 36107.50
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1184.48	1031.64 – 1375.52
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1009.86	917.02 – 1146.27
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	2328.57	1719.40 – 4011.94
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1630.98	1260.90 – 2292.54
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	147.21	109.61 – 211.81
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	29.80	22.93 – 45.85
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	21.55	11.46 – 34.39
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	56.36	45.85 – 68.78
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	15.67	12.61 – 17.19
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	10.32	9.17 – 17.19
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	81.39	34.39 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	35.82	33.24 – 57.31
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	75.94	45.85 – 103.16
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	120.36	74.51 – 286.57
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	5562.15	4585.08 – 5937.17
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	3629.96	3217.63 – 4126.57
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	2298.82	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	3.08	2.80 – 3.49
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	5.62	5.16 – 9.17
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.03	1.03 – 3.27
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	33.24	21.47 – 33.24
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.78	2.29 – 3.44
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	2.64	1.15 – 2.87
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.38	0.57 – 2.17
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.20	1.15 – 2.29
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.39	1.15 – 4.22
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.63	1.15 – 3.43
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.41	1.72 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	2.15	1.15 – 2.87
Onions (1 kg), Markets	2.49	0.92 – 6.87
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	12.61	7.45 – 20.63
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	31104.85	29803.01 – 33241.82
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	544.48	515.82 – 573.13
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	11796.64	8123.61 – 16949.89

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Bilbao. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index51

Crime Index49

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)0

Crime Increasing1

Concern Levels

Home Break-in0

Mugging / Robbery0

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack0

Verbal Harassment0

Drug Problems0

Property Crime0

Corruption0

Based on 274 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Bilbao. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index86

Skill & Competency2

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy2

Friendliness2

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction2

Insurance Coverage

None

11%

Public

82%

Private

Employer Sponsored

Based on 28 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Bilbao. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water2

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness1

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index24

Water Pollution-1

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.511.0 µg/m³

PM1017.0 µg/m³

Based on 29 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Bilbao.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index99

Time Index30

Inefficiency Index177

CO₂ Emission Index2015

Commute

Average Commute

30 min

Transport Modes

Car

29%

Walking

29%

Train/Metro

29%

Bus/Trolleybus

10%

Working from Home

Bicycle

Motorcycle

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 21 Numbeo contributors.

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