Cost of Living in Bilbao
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Bilbao, Spain.
Overall, the cost of living in Bilbao is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 30 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)35
Groceries index32
Dining out index30
Transport index23
Utilities index28
Median annual salary$24,185
Minimum wage$7.34/hr
Est. monthly childcare$346
Est. monthly healthcare premium$69
YoY inflation3.2%
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