🇪🇸 Cost of Living in Bilbao
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$2,147/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Bilbao vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Bilbao?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $2,147/month in Bilbao, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,854/month.
What is the average salary in Bilbao?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Bilbao is about $2,447, according to Numbeo data.
Is Bilbao expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Prague ($2,032/mo), Warsaw ($1,993/mo), Porto ($1,940/mo), Tenerife ($2,042/mo), Vienna ($2,394/mo). Bilbao comes in at $2,147/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.