Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain · Population 782,000
▲ +0% vs Spain average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €7.61 ($8.27) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €30.43 ($33.07) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.28 ($2.48) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €172 ($187) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €27.89 ($30.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €73.53 ($79.92) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €21.30 ($23.15) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €21.30 ($23.15) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €5.58 ($6.06) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €410 ($445) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €285 ($310) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €855 ($929) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bilbao is €2,145 ($2,332) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €792 ($861) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,030 ($1,119) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€285 ($310)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.
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€792 ($861) / moBilbao is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €792 ($861), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €285 ($310) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,876 ($2,039) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,432 ($1,556) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bilbao is €2,145 ($2,332). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,030 ($1,119) per month.