Should I move to Bilbao?

Bilbao, Spain has a cost of living 44.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.7). It is ranked #284 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 97.6 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 44.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.7). Groceries are 47.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 37.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 813 per month. Local purchasing power index is 97.6 (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 · #284 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Bilbao?

44.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-44.3%

vs NYC

EUR 813

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,962

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Bilbao?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Spain → EUR 2,962/mån netto efter skatt (28.9% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Spain skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Bilbao

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

55.7 Moderate

Hyra

31.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

53.0 Affordable

Restauranger

62.6 Moderate

Köpkraft

97.6 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Bilbao

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 813/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 610/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,415/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Spain

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,962/Nettolön (28.9% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Spain skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇪🇸 Oviedo

Spain

CoL index 56.5

Jämför Oviedo vs Bilbao → →

🇪🇸 Valencia

Spain

CoL index 52.9

Jämför Valencia vs Bilbao → →

🇪🇸 Tarragona

Spain

CoL index 52.9

Jämför Tarragona vs Bilbao → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Bilbao — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Spain skattekalkylator →

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