Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 80% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (77 zł) | 27 zł | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (4.17 zł) | 4.27 zł | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (45 zł) | 15 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (8 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (5.32 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (4.27 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (10 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (4.75 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 104% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (5,967 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (3,805 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (770 zł) | 602 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 (3,728 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €613 (2,781 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (485 zł) | 235 zł | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (146 zł) | 50 zł | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (1,574 zł) | 1,655 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (529 zł) | 303 zł | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (373 zł) | 278 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (184 zł) | 192 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (329 zł) | 281 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (464 zł) | 260 zł | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 (89,568 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (9 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (164 zł) | 100 zł | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (25 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (34 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (249 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (19 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (12 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (5.99 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (7 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (65 zł) | 30 zł | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (135 zł) | 71 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (71 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (319 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (228 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (12 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (24 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (1,943 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.57 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (265 zł) | 113 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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