Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bilbao | Brno | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (425 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (224 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (101 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (27 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.04 (74 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (61 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (256 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (44 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (26 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (200 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (49 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (30 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 43% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bilbao | Brno | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,312 (32,040 Kč) | 21,248 Kč | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €873 (21,314 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (4,407 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €847 (20,685 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (15,769 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (2,860 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (742 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (8,270 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (2,896 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.71 (139 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (288 Kč) | 209 Kč | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (2,039 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (934 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (1,836 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (2,856 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,671 (553,453 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (45 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (790 Kč) | 539 Kč | + 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (446 Kč) | 274 Kč | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bilbao | Brno | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.12 (125 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (193 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (1,607 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (102 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (67 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.58 (63 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (44 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (42 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (373 Kč) | 275 Kč | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bilbao | Brno | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (845 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (410 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (1,726 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,585 Kč) | 870 Kč | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (212 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (58 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 (131 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 234% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €501 (12,240 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (4.50 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (1,492 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (125 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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