Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,813 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (933 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (452 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (103 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (305 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (260 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (1,215 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (198 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (128 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (103 Lek) | 109 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (615 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (228 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (122 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,272 (148,454 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (96,242 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (18,488 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (96,391 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 (71,620 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (12,565 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (3,728 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (44,084 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (13,887 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (727 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,297 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (9,258 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (4,744 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (8,477 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (11,954 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 (2,305,577 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (221 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (4,842 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (2,434 Lek) | 2,575 Lek | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (653 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (887 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (6,409 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (490 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (293 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (306 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (154 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (193 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (1,777 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (3,078 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,816 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (8,213 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (5,864 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (1,021 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (300 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (619 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (50,003 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (15 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (7,169 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (575 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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