Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (80 zł) | 50 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (42 zł) | 33 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (5.10 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (48 zł) | 24 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (8 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (5.47 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (4.91 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (38 zł) | 56 zł | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (5.76 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,312 (6,056 zł) | 6,134 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €873 (4,028 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (833 zł) | 988 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €847 (3,909 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (2,980 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (541 zł) | 625 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (1,563 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (547 zł) | 415 zł | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.71 (26 zł) | 66 zł | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (54 zł) | 62 zł | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (385 zł) | 412 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (176 zł) | 206 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (347 zł) | 308 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (540 zł) | 354 zł | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,671 (104,602 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (149 zł) | 142 zł | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (84 zł) | 59 zł | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.12 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 31 zł | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (304 zł) | 228 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.58 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (71 zł) | 62 zł | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (160 zł) | 124 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (77 zł) | 63 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (326 zł) | 219 zł | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (300 zł) | 188 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 25 zł | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €501 (2,313 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.85 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (282 zł) | 123 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 563 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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