Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (£18) | £9 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£8) | £6.00 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (£3.25) | £3.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (£0.91) | £0.84 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (£2.89) | £2.64 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (£2.04) | £1.87 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (£7) | £5.25 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (£1.62) | £1.61 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (£1.41) | £0.79 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (£0.93) | £2.06 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (£2.05) | £1.62 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (£1.04) | £0.99 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,403 (£1,184) | £1,430 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (£883) | £928 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (£146) | £249 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €927 (£782) | £1,104 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 (£560) | £764 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (£102) | £143 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£28) | £29 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (£307) | £313 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (£98) | £77 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£6) | £5.67 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£78) | £68 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£73) | £77 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (£91) | £48 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,200 (£21,268) | £18,757 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (£1.35) | £1.38 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (£21) | £61 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (£4.80) | £2.41 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£5.78) | £9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (£58) | £124 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (£3.95) | £3.26 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (£2.28) | £1.32 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (£2.40) | £2.34 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (£1.53) | £1.84 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (£1.92) | £1.39 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£13) | £9 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£28) | £26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £17 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (£63) | £85 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (£42) | £55 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (£2.14) | £2.85 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (£3.89) | £4.34 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (£385) | £359 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£51) | £24 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (£4.09) | £11 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 224 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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