Cost of Living Comparison Between Bilbao and Munich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Munich are 27.3% higher than in Bilbao (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Munich are 39.9% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Rent Prices in Munich are 71.6% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Restaurant Prices in Munich are 22.3% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Groceries Prices in Munich are 25.2% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Munich is 28.5% higher than in Bilbao | |
Restaurants | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 75.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 4.50 € | +38.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.75 € | 3.71 € | +112.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 € | 3.08 € | +32.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 2.60 € | +46.1 % |
Markets | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.08 € | 4.37 € | +6.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 2.11 € | +78.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 1.20 € | +97.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 3.16 € | +16.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.19 € | 5.82 € | -5.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.83 € | 5.70 € | +48.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.43 € | 7.31 € | +13.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.23 € | +36.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.70 € | -13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 1.04 € | +48.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.40 € | +30.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.74 € | +26.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.79 € | +8.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.80 € | +63.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.86 € | -0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.47 € | 5.99 € | +9.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.05 € | 0.95 € | -9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.60 € | -7.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.12 € | 8.20 € | +60.0 % |
Transportation | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.60 € | 3.70 € | +131.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 42.50 € | 49.00 € | +15.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.67 € | 5.50 € | +17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 3.70 € | +155.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 € | 36.00 € | +24.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.24 € | 6.91 € | +10.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,750.00 € | 27,625.00 € | +7.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 137.89 € | 283.00 € | +105.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.00 € | 20.14 € | +0.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.12 € | 36.93 € | +11.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.75 € | 44.83 € | -8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.67 € | 26.19 € | +145.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 13.00 € | +62.5 % |
Childcare | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 475.00 € | 837.41 € | +76.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,750.00 € | 14,575.00 € | +88.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.03 € | 83.42 € | -7.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.17 € | 32.87 € | +5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.00 € | 82.44 € | +17.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.67 € | 110.78 € | -0.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 910.00 € | 1,465.70 € | +61.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 737.50 € | 1,152.48 € | +56.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,440.00 € | 2,503.26 € | +73.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,080.00 € | 2,031.58 € | +88.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 371.61 € | 947.64 € | +155.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 281.80 € | 698.05 € | +147.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bilbao Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,942.15 € | 3,493.00 € | +79.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.45 | 3.40 | -1.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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