Cost of living
Vigo compared to Bilbao
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Overview comparison
VigoBilbao
Consumer prices in Bilbao are roughly 16% higher than in Vigo.
Cost of living
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,104 | 1,492 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,634 | 3,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 645 | 534 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,542 | 2,221 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 562.94 | 902.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,244.16 | 1,225.35 |
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| Food person | 375 | 377 |
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| Food family | 1,059 | 1,112 |
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| Transport person | 81.68 | 94.86 |
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| Transport family | 188.25 | 250.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.04 years | 75.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.81 | 13.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.76 | 47.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.88 | 11.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.79 | 3.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 2.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.46 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 589.24 | 694.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.55 | 599.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,350.06 | 1,637.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 724.65 | 912.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.88 | 117.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 179.18 | 189.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.59 | 40 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.14 | 3.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,428 | 3,478 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,683 | 3,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.12% | 36.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.6 | 16.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.51 | 2.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.68 | 3.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.38 | 16.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.25 | 7.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.25 | 17.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Vigo | Bilbao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.91 | 52.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.07 | 9.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.28 | 67.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.18 | 12.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.43 | 105.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.36 | 99.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 416.27 | 586.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,915 | 8,114 |
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