Bilbao, Spain
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bilbao, Spain: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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76%
Quality of life -
44%
Cost of living -
86%
Connectivity -
96%
Weather
63
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.9 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Not Ranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Casco Viejo, Bilbao |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | A:Txakoli |
| Most popular local dish | Pintxos |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, San Mamés Stadium |
| Discount airline | Vueling |
| Major airline | Iberia Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Bilbao Abando, Bilbao Atxuri, Bilbao Santurtzi |
| Primary airports | Bilbao Airport, Loiu Airport, Vitoria Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Calle Gran Vía, 78, 48001 Bilbao, Spain |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,E,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 40 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Farmacia |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $30,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $25,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 10% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | BBVA |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 092 (police), 061 (ambulance), 080 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 28 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
76%
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47%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
72%
Property to income -
53%
Crime -
86%
Healthcare -
96%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,865 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.12% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €447 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €8,000 |
Cost of living
44%
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Purchasing Power
81%
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Rent
27%
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Food
51%
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Restaurant
60%
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Workspace
30%
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Transport
32%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €935.71 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €780.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,400.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,166.67 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €12.25 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.01 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.49 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.75 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €16.40 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.83 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.25 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €0.83 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.76 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €5.15 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €9.14 |
| Apples (1kg) | €1.80 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €1.59 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.09 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €1.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.33 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €2.63 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.99 |
| Onion (1kg) | €1.58 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €13.25 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €60.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €8.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €3.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.12 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.01 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.45 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €1.65 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €131.02 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.25 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €33.33 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €46.43 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €12.25 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €8.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.28 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.66 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €20,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €24,520.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €4.62 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €0.90 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €29.00 |
