Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (177 kr) | 101 kr | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (91 kr) | 85 kr | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (44 kr) | 58 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (30 kr) | 36 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (25 kr) | 30 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (118 kr) | 49 kr | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (19 kr) | 28 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (12 kr) | 12 kr | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (60 kr) | 95 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (12 kr) | 22 kr | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,272 (14,475 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €852 (9,697 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (1,803 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (9,399 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 (6,983 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (1,225 kr) | 410 kr | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (364 kr) | 275 kr | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (4,298 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (1,354 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (71 kr) | 67 kr | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (126 kr) | 203 kr | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (903 kr) | 937 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (463 kr) | 400 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (827 kr) | 958 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (1,166 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 (224,806 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (472 kr) | 553 kr | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (237 kr) | 236 kr | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (64 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (87 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (625 kr) | 207 kr | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (48 kr) | 41 kr | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (29 kr) | 31 kr | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (173 kr) | 274 kr | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (300 kr) | 407 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (177 kr) | 264 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (801 kr) | 966 kr | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (572 kr) | 882 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (100 kr) | 131 kr | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (29 kr) | 40 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (60 kr) | 70 kr | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (4,876 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (1.44 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (699 kr) | 286 kr | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (56 kr) | 66 kr | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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