Bilbao travel budget

Bilbao: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bilbao

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bilbao for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1895* (1708 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 3544* (3178 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4922* (4424 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bilbao compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bilbao in 2024 is 20% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bilbao in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bilbao by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bilbao

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bilbao is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 18)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 28 to $ 45)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 4.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bilbao

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bilbao is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 56 to $ 477)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 58 to $ 500)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 70 to $ 331)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 89 to $ 380)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 221/night
($ 125 to $ 607)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 178/month
($ 85 to $ 556)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 148/month
($ 69 to $ 423)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 71 to $ 598)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 133/month
($ 58 to $ 628)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 249/month
($ 108 to $ 773)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Bilbao

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bilbao is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 11)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bilbao

On average, the price of transport in Bilbao is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.2
($ 4.5 to $ 8.9)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 24/24hrs
($ 8.9 to $ 47)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Bilbao

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bilbao is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.3/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 17)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bilbao

On average, shopping budget in Bilbao is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 6.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 99
($ 45 to $ 123)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 28 to $ 56)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Bilbao
London → Bilbao
London → Bilbao
$ 111
(fair price: $ 89)
New York City → Bilbao
New York City → Bilbao
New York City → Bilbao
$ 785
(fair price: $ 654)
Dublin → Bilbao
Dublin → Bilbao
Dublin → Bilbao
$ 207
(fair price: $ 158)
Manchester → Bilbao
Manchester → Bilbao
Manchester → Bilbao
$ 176
(fair price: $ 141)
Edinburgh → Bilbao
Edinburgh → Bilbao
Edinburgh → Bilbao
$ 240
(fair price: $ 174)
Los Angeles → Bilbao
Los Angeles  → Bilbao
Los Angeles  → Bilbao
$ 920
(fair price: $ 739)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bilbao

The information about the cost of living in Bilbao shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bilbao was updated on 22-09-2024.

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