Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 27 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.71 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 4.34 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.27 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.90 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 3.02 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.16 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,470 (CHF 1,468) | CHF 3,923 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €931 (CHF 930) | CHF 2,648 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (CHF 180) | CHF 354 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €909 (CHF 908) | CHF 2,276 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 (CHF 613) | CHF 1,572 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (CHF 115) | CHF 77 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 51 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €396 (CHF 396) | CHF 357 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (CHF 131) | CHF 80 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 93) | CHF 123 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 41) | CHF 67 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 94) | CHF 120 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (CHF 107) | CHF 191 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,246 (CHF 23,222) | CHF 37,879 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.84 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (CHF 24) | CHF 85 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 46 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (CHF 69) | CHF 135 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.58 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.61 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.17 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 3.16 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 55 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 32) | CHF 61 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (CHF 74) | CHF 160 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (CHF 58) | CHF 137 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.72 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (CHF 456) | CHF 516 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.54 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €73 (CHF 73) | CHF 90 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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