Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €16 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 | €1.45 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 | €3.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 | €2.34 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €5.55 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 | €1.47 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 | €0.75 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €9 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 | €1.80 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €1.33 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,403 | €1,563 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 | €1,025 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 | €225 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €947 | €833 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €633 | €656 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 | €121 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 | €28 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 | €426 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 | €106 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €6 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 | €96 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €38 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €88 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 | €110 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,200 | €20,272 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.78 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 | €55 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €21 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 | €115 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 | €2.15 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 | €3.71 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 | €1.71 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €2.11 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €38 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €84 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €79 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 | €3.89 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 | €3.23 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 | €440 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €50 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 | €7 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 223 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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