Cost of living
Barcelona (Spain) compared to Bilbao
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Overview comparison
Barcelona (Spain)Bilbao
Consumer prices in Bilbao are roughly 8% higher than in Barcelona (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,981 | 1,492 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,561 | 3,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 740 | 534 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,744 | 2,221 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 920.31 | 902.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,393.94 | 1,225.35 |
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| Food person | 455 | 377 |
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| Food family | 925 | 1,112 |
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| Transport person | 107.08 | 94.86 |
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| Transport family | 399.9 | 250.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 75.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.46 | 13.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.33 | 47.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.26 | 11.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.24 | 3.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.87 | 2.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.72 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,084.98 | 694.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,061.38 | 599.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,612.44 | 1,637.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,562.77 | 912.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.42 | 117.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.85 | 189.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.12 | 40 |
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Transportation
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.08 | 3.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,645 | 3,478 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,690 | 3,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.16% | 36.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.46 | 16.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.85 | 2.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.83 | 1.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.86 | 3.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.73 | 16.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.76 | 7.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.12 | 17.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.14 | 52.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.33 | 9.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.77 | 67.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.92 | 12.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.26 | 105.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.67 | 99.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 384.67 | 586.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,735 | 8,114 |
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