Cost of living
Bilbao compared to Madrid (Spain)
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Overview comparison
BilbaoMadrid (Spain)
Consumer prices in Bilbao are roughly 7% higher than in Madrid (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,492 | 1,746 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,539 | 3,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 534 | 718 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,221 | 2,325 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 902.57 | 1,114.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,225.35 | 1,521.92 |
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| Food person | 377 | 315 |
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| Food family | 1,112 | 1,113 |
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| Transport person | 94.86 | 146.72 |
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| Transport family | 250.86 | 336.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.13 years | 78.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.52 | 10.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.37 | 40.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.38 | 9.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.45 | 2.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 694.57 | 1,233.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 599.9 | 854.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,637.32 | 1,572.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 912.22 | 1,497.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.04 | 61.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 189.5 | 80.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40 | 25.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.72 | 3.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,478 | 3,419 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,153 | 2,204 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.75% | 35.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.2 | 21.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.12 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 2.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 3.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.81 | 13.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.71 | 7.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 14.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.89 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Bilbao | Madrid (Spain) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.31 | 49.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.88 | 8.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.92 | 83.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.48 | 11.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 105.86 | 70.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.36 | 104.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 586.55 | 386.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,114 | 5,425 |
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