Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 171% more expensive than in Sfax (Tunisia)
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 171% more expensive than in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Bilbao | Sfax | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (57 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 277% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (28 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 228% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (13 Dinar) | 5.379 Dinar | + 148% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (3.065 Dinar) | 1.917 Dinar | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (9 Dinar) | 2.787 Dinar | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (7 Dinar) | 1.873 Dinar | + 291% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (33 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (5.664 Dinar) | 3.136 Dinar | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (3.906 Dinar) | 1.717 Dinar | + 128% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (3.140 Dinar) | 2.156 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 (19 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (7 Dinar) | 2.859 Dinar | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (3.487 Dinar) | 0.523 Dinar | + 567% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Bilbao | Sfax | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (4,383 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (2,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (566 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 (2,739 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €613 (2,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (356 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (107 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €347 (1,156 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (389 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Bilbao | Sfax | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (274 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (135 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (242 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (341 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Bilbao | Sfax | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 (65,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (121 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (69 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Bilbao | Sfax | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (183 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (4.398 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (5.504 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Sfax (Tunisia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (99 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (234 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (167 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (1,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.421 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (195 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 171% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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