Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (2,090 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (965 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (379 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (106 Lek) | 169 Lek | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (337 Lek) | 384 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (238 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (865 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (189 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (165 Lek) | 114 Lek | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (109 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (847 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (239 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (122 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 70% 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 | €1,403 (138,138 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (102,954 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (20,592 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €947 (93,180 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €633 (62,267 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (11,869 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (3,225 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (35,761 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (11,405 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (748 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,148 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (9,053 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (4,034 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (8,524 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (10,632 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% 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 | €25,200 (2,480,461 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (157 Lek) | 216 Lek | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (2,239 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,856 Lek) | 2,063 Lek | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| 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) | €5.69 (560 Lek) | 596 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (674 Lek) | 920 Lek | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (6,758 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (461 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (266 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (280 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (178 Lek) | 263 Lek | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (224 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (1,574 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (3,318 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,618 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (7,302 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (4,856 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (895 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (249 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (453 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (44,902 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (12 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (5,907 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (494 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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