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Cheaper overall| Expense | Madrid | Bilbao | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.14 | $8.27 | Bilbao |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.56 | $33.07 | Bilbao |
| Cappuccino | $3.04 | $2.48 | Bilbao |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $230 | $187 | Bilbao |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.18 | $30.32 | Bilbao |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $98.02 | $79.92 | Bilbao |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.39 | $23.15 | Bilbao |
| Fitness club membership | $28.39 | $23.15 | Bilbao |
| Cinema ticket | $7.44 | $6.06 | Bilbao |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $575 | $445 | Bilbao |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $400 | $310 | Bilbao |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,199 | $929 | Bilbao |
| Total single-person budget | $1,076 | $861 | Bilbao |
| Average net salary | $2,860 | $2,332 |
Bilbao is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Madrid runs about $1,076 versus $861 in Bilbao — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Madrid 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 Madrid · Full cost of living in Bilbao