Can you live in Bilbao with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,778, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Bilbao with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,778, you would have roughly $222 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Bilbao with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,778, you would have roughly $1,222 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Bilbao with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,778, you would have roughly $3,222 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Bilbao with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,778, you would have roughly $6,222 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Bilbao, Spain

How much does it really cost to live in Bilbao? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 350,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

💰 Can I afford Bilbao? ⚖️ Compare this city Spain →

$ $800 1-bedroom rent / mo

83 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

84 Internet / 100

45 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$800
Food (moderate)	$400
Transport	$40
Utilities	$100
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$78
Entertainment	$155
Total (moderate)	$1,778

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Bilbao.

Shared accommodation	$350
Studio	$550
1-bedroom	$800
2-bedroom	$1,150
3-bedroom	$1,550

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City Scores

How Bilbao rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityMadrid
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Madrid

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Pros and Cons of Bilbao

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,226 per month Basic $1,403 per month Moderate $1,778 per month Comfortable $2,363 per month Premium $3,608 per month

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Can You Live in Bilbao on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-778 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$222 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,222 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,222 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,222 / month