Should I move to Bilbao?

Bilbao, Spain has a cost of living 59.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.8). It is ranked #271 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 107.4 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 59.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.8). Groceries are 49.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 32.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,117 per month. Local purchasing power index is 107.4 (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 · #271 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Bilbao?

59.2% più economico di NYC, e il potere d'acquisto è strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-59.2%

vs NYC

EUR 1,117

1 camera, centro città

EUR 2,962

Stipendio netto

Strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: ottobre 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio: trasferirsi a Bilbao?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Spain → EUR 2,962/mese netto dopo le tasse (28.9% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Spain →

Dettaglio costi: Bilbao

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

40.8 Mid-priced

Affitto

29.9 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

50.3 Affordable

Ristoranti

67.4 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

107.4 Strong

Affitto a Bilbao

1 camera, centro città EUR 1,117/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro EUR 925/mo

3 camere, centro città EUR 2,155/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro EUR 1,516/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 17% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Stipendio netto in Spain

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,962/Stipendio netto (28.9% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Spain →

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