Is Bilbao more expensive than Beirut?

Bilbao is 0.4% cheaper than Beirut overall. Rent is 46.5% higher, groceries 9.1% more expensive, and restaurants 15.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Beirut or Bilbao?

Beirut has a purchasing power index of 32.6 while Bilbao has 97.6 (NYC = 100). Bilbao offers better purchasing power.

Beirut vs Bilbao: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Category	🇱🇧 Beirut	🇪🇸 Bilbao	Difference
Cost of Living	55.9	55.7	-0.4%
Rent	21.3	31.2	+46.5%
Groceries	48.6	53.0	+9.1%
Restaurants	54.4	62.6	+15.1%
Purchasing Power	32.6	97.6	+199.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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