Cost of Living Comparison Between Bilbao and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 3.9% higher than in Bilbao (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 14.2% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 40.1% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 5.3% higher than in Bilbao | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 0.5% lower than in Bilbao | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 10.1% lower than in Bilbao | |
Restaurants | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 3.50 € | +7.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.75 € | 2.27 € | +29.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 € | 2.28 € | -2.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 1.67 € | -6.1 % |
Markets | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.08 € | 3.95 € | -3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.36 € | +15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.66 € | +8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 2.91 € | +6.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.19 € | 5.70 € | -7.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.83 € | 3.72 € | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.43 € | 6.12 € | -4.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.92 € | +1.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.78 € | -3.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.77 € | +9.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.07 € | -0.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.72 € | +23.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.72 € | -0.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.07 € | -2.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.78 € | -10.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.47 € | 6.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.05 € | 1.15 € | +9.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.60 € | -7.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.12 € | 5.13 € | +0.2 % |
Transportation | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.60 € | 2.50 € | +56.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 42.50 € | 36.00 € | -15.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.67 € | 3.00 € | -35.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 3.54 € | +144.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 € | 24.50 € | -15.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.24 € | 6.29 € | +0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,750.00 € | 25,869.23 € | +0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 137.89 € | 161.08 € | +16.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.00 € | 16.79 € | -16.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.12 € | 32.71 € | -1.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.75 € | 46.22 € | -5.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.67 € | 22.20 € | +108.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.25 € | +15.6 % |
Childcare | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 475.00 € | 547.42 € | +15.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,750.00 € | 11,152.63 € | +43.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.03 € | 79.91 € | -11.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.17 € | 30.32 € | -2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.00 € | 91.36 € | +30.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.67 € | 101.14 € | -9.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 910.00 € | 1,245.00 € | +36.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 737.50 € | 944.12 € | +28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,440.00 € | 2,103.95 € | +46.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,080.00 € | 1,547.81 € | +43.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 371.61 € | 523.17 € | +40.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 281.80 € | 353.30 € | +25.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bilbao Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,942.15 € | 1,994.25 € | +2.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.45 | 3.54 | +2.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Valladolid | 176.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oviedo | 178.58 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Cornella de Llobregat | 7.27 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 173.67 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Valencia | 218.59 miles |