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Mataró vs Bilbao

Spain vs Spain · 481 km apart

Mataró

Spain

€743 ($808)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Bilbao

Spain

€792 ($861)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMataróBilbaoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.80$8.27Mataró
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$31.20$33.07Mataró
Cappuccino$2.34$2.48Mataró
Monthly groceries (single person)$177$187Mataró
Monthly public transport pass$28.60$30.32Mataró
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$75.40$79.92Mataró
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$21.84$23.15Mataró
Fitness club membership$21.84$23.15Mataró
Cinema ticket$5.72$6.06Mataró
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$414$445Mataró
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$288$310Mataró
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$864$929Mataró
Total single-person budget$808$861Mataró
Average net salary$2,200$2,332

Verdict

Mataró is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mataró runs about $808 versus $861 in Bilbao — a difference of roughly 7%.

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 Mataró  ·  Full cost of living in Bilbao

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mataró cheaper than Bilbao?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $808 per month in Mataró versus $861 in Bilbao — about 7% less.
How far is Mataró from Bilbao?
The straight-line distance between Mataró and Bilbao is approximately 481 km (299 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Mataró or Bilbao?
The estimated average net salary is $2,200 in Mataró and $2,332 in Bilbao. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,392 in Mataró versus $1,471 in Bilbao per month.