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| Expense | Benalmádena | Bilbao | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.25 | $8.27 | Benalmádena |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $29.02 | $33.07 | Benalmádena |
| Cappuccino | $2.18 | $2.48 | Benalmádena |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $164 | $187 | Benalmádena |
| Monthly public transport pass | $26.60 | $30.32 | Benalmádena |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $70.12 | $79.92 | Benalmádena |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.31 | $23.15 | Benalmádena |
| Fitness club membership | $20.31 | $23.15 | Benalmádena |
| Cinema ticket | $5.32 | $6.06 | Benalmádena |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $378 | $445 | Benalmádena |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $263 | $310 | Benalmádena |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $789 | $929 | Benalmádena |
| Total single-person budget | $747 | $861 | Benalmádena |
| Average net salary | $2,046 | $2,332 |
Benalmádena is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Benalmádena runs about $747 versus $861 in Bilbao — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Bilbao leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Benalmádena · Full cost of living in Bilbao