Should I move to Bilbao?

Bilbao, Spain has a cost of living 43.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.6). It is ranked #289 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 105.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Spain earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,962/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Bilbao?

The cost of living in Bilbao is 43.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.6). Groceries are 45.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 35.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 806 per month. Local purchasing power index is 105.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Spain?

In Spain, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,962 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 28.9%). Use our Spain tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇪🇸 Spain · #289 of 558 cities · 2026

¿Debería mudarme a Bilbao?

43.4% más barato que NYC — y el poder adquisitivo es strong.

Usa la calculadora con tu salario para obtener una respuesta personalizada.

-43.4%

vs NYC

EUR 806

Alquiler estimado en

EUR 2,962

Salario neto

Strong

Poder Adquisitivo

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Respuesta Personalizada

Compara tu salario — ¿mudarse a Bilbao?

Ejemplo: EUR 50,000 bruto/año en Spain → EUR 2,962/mes neto después de impuestos (28.9% tipo efectivo). Calculadora fiscal completa de Spain → →

Los números

Desglose de costes — Bilbao

Índices de coste vs NYC = 100

Coste de Vida

56.6 Moderate

Alquiler

31.4 Very affordable

Supermercado

54.6 Affordable

Restaurantes

64.2 Moderate

Poder Adquisitivo

105.7 Strong

Alquiler estimado en Bilbao

1 hab. — Centro ciudad EUR 806/mo

1 hab. — Fuera del centro EUR 605/mo

3 hab. — Centro ciudad EUR 1,404/mo

Ahorro fuera del centro ~25% más barato

Estimado del índice de alquiler. Los precios reales pueden variar.

Realidad fiscal

Salario neto en Spain

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,962/Salario neto (28.9% tipo efectivo, soltero)

Calculadora fiscal completa de Spain →

Opciones similares

¿Considerando alternativas?

Ciudades del mismo país o región con un coste de vida comparable.

🇪🇸 Oviedo

Spain

CoL index 57.7

Comparar Oviedo vs Bilbao → →

🇪🇸 Gijon

Spain

CoL index 55.1

Comparar Gijon vs Bilbao → →

🇪🇸 Valencia

Spain

CoL index 53.6

Comparar Valencia vs Bilbao → →

¿Listo para ver los números?

Introduce tu salario y ciudad actual. Obtén el salario neto exacto en Bilbao — en segundos.

Comparar salarios → → Datos completos de coste de vida Calculadora fiscal completa de Spain →

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