Cost of Living in Bilbao, Spain

Prices in Bilbao, Updated March 2026

Very Expensive
1 EUR = 1.16 USD Rate updated September 4, 2026
EUR / USD →
🍜 $25.9 22.3 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$2.77 2.38 EUR Cappuccino
🚌 $27.1 23.3 EUR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $783 673.9 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Spain alone?

1 person
$1,591
≈ €1,369

To live in Bilbao on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,591/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($783), weekday lunches out ($519), weekend casual meals ($94), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($83), a monthly transit pass ($27), and a few taxi rides ($85). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Spain for two?

2 persons
$2,911 ≈ €2,506

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,911 ≈ €2,506/month — a proper apartment ($1,295), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Spain?

Family
$3,250 ≈ €2,797

With a child, the total comes to around $3,250 ≈ €2,797/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $25.9 22.3 EUR
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $11.8 10.1 EUR
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $5.33 4.59 EUR
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.23 1.06 EUR
🥚 Eggs (12) $3.57 3.07 EUR
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $3.05 2.62 EUR
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $10.6 9.13 EUR
🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.45 2.11 EUR
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.91 1.64 EUR
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.70 1.46 EUR
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $9.43 8.12 EUR
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.87 2.47 EUR
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.36 1.17 EUR
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,638 1,410 EUR
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $1,295 1,114 EUR
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $244.1 210.1 EUR
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $1,106 952 EUR
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $783 673.9 EUR
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $163.9 141.1 EUR
📶 Internet (monthly) $38.9 33.5 EUR
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $428.1 368.4 EUR
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $136.8 117.7 EUR
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $9.43 8.12 EUR
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $14.2 12.2 EUR
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Spain?

4
Item USD $ EUR €
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $113.2 97.4 EUR
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $49.5 42.6 EUR
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $100.2 86.3 EUR
👞 Leather Business Shoes $140.3 120.8 EUR
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🚗 VW Golf (new) $30,713 26,432 EUR
Gasoline (1L) $1.75 1.51 EUR
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $27.1 23.3 EUR
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $21.2 18.3 EUR
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Spain?

3
Item USD $ EUR €
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $6.71 5.77 EUR
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $8.25 7.10 EUR
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $81.4 70 EUR
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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $5.52 4.75 EUR
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $3.18 2.74 EUR
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $3.35 2.88 EUR
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.13 1.83 EUR
🪥 Toothpaste $2.69 2.32 EUR
💇 Men's Haircut $18.9 16.2 EUR
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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Spain?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $42.5 36.5 EUR
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $20.1 17.3 EUR
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $107.3 92.4 EUR
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $64.9 55.8 EUR
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $10.6 9.13 EUR
Cappuccino $2.77 2.38 EUR
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $4.80 4.13 EUR
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $537.8 462.8 EUR
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.14 0.12 EUR
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $66 56.8 EUR
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $6.21 5.34 EUR
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