Cost of living in Bilbao is 21% lower than in Rotterdam (without rent).
Rent in Bilbao is 38% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Bilbao is 31% lower than in Rotterdam.
Food in Bilbao is 17% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
Transport in Bilbao is 54% cheaper than in Rotterdam.
| Bilbao | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bilbao | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.2 $ | 68.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.86 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.63 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.13 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.91 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.87 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.3 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.6 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.18 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 232 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.6 $ | 43 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 676 $ | 1,112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,075 $ | 1,840 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 869 $ | 1,440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,469 $ | 2,175 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,284 $ | 5,393 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,335 $ | 3,725 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,097 $ | 3,835 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.42 % | 3.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.6 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.19 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 21.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.3 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 100 $ | 75.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 530 $ | 1,741 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,646 $ | 10,888 $ |