Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (234 kr) | 127 kr | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (108 kr) | 90 kr | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (42 kr) | 58 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (38 kr) | 37 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (27 kr) | 41 kr | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (97 kr) | 52 kr | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (21 kr) | 33 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (12 kr) | 17 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (95 kr) | 113 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (27 kr) | 24 kr | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 8% 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 | €1,403 (15,495 kr) | 14,993 kr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (11,548 kr) | 10,855 kr | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (2,310 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €947 (10,452 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €633 (6,984 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (1,331 kr) | 410 kr | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (362 kr) | 359 kr | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (4,011 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (1,279 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (84 kr) | 67 kr | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (129 kr) | 166 kr | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (1,015 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (453 kr) | 419 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (956 kr) | 930 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (1,193 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 37% 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 | €25,200 (278,228 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (18 kr) | 17 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (251 kr) | 618 kr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (208 kr) | 334 kr | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (63 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (76 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (758 kr) | 260 kr | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (52 kr) | 41 kr | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (31 kr) | 28 kr | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (177 kr) | 295 kr | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (372 kr) | 513 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (181 kr) | 289 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (819 kr) | 819 kr | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (545 kr) | 857 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (100 kr) | 139 kr | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (28 kr) | 43 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (51 kr) | 72 kr | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (5,037 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (1.35 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (663 kr) | 306 kr | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (55 kr) | 70 kr | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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