Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($U705) | $U767 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($U343) | $U444 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 ($U167) | $U208 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 ($U38) | $U42 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 ($U110) | $U169 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($U91) | $U111 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($U412) | $U296 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($U71) | $U78 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 ($U49) | $U56 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 ($U39) | $U93 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 ($U237) | $U358 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 ($U90) | $U128 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 ($U43) | $U79 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 ($U54,631) | $U43,007 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 ($U34,841) | $U26,535 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 ($U7,050) | $U3,705 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 ($U34,133) | $U26,657 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €613 ($U25,459) | $U18,481 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 ($U4,442) | $U2,438 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 ($U1,339) | $U1,504 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 ($U14,411) | $U18,647 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 ($U4,846) | $U6,597 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($U254) | $U256 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($U474) | $U314 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($U3,418) | $U3,458 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($U1,687) | $U1,774 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($U3,015) | $U4,623 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 ($U4,252) | $U4,183 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 ($U820,032) | $U1,245,270 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 ($U79) | $U74 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($U1,505) | $U2,363 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($U864) | $U471 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 ($U232) | $U310 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($U316) | $U554 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($U2,279) | $U1,644 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 ($U174) | $U369 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 ($U104) | $U156 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 ($U109) | $U330 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($U55) | $U107 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 ($U69) | $U130 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($U591) | $U552 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($U1,232) | $U1,497 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($U646) | $U660 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 ($U2,921) | $U1,262 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($U2,086) | $U2,340 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($U363) | $U425 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 ($U107) | $U196 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 ($U220) | $U188 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 ($U17,785) | $U53,672 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 ($U5.24) | $U4.92 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 ($U2,428) | $U2,666 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 ($U205) | $U201 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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