Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Nice (France)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €19 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €12 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 | €5.80 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.15 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 | €4.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 | €3.12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €9 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 | €3.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 | €1.81 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 | €1.85 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 | €2.66 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 | €1.28 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,403 | €1,537 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 | €1,207 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 | €256 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €947 | €875 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €633 | €689 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 | €195 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 | €23 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 | €365 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 | €98 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €18 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 | €79 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €87 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 | €104 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,200 | €32,850 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 | €28 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €28 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 | €5.81 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 | €25 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 | €4.10 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 | €4.02 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 | €4.26 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 | €1.87 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €2.06 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €39 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €65 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €70 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 | €3.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 | €7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 | €592 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €32 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 | €11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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