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

Borde jag flytta till Bilbao?

59.2% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-59.2%

vs NYC

EUR 1,117

1 rum, stadskärna

EUR 2,962

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 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 →

Kostnadsfördelning: Bilbao

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

40.8 Mid-priced

Hyra

29.9 Very affordable

Livsmedel

50.3 Affordable

Restauranger

67.4 Moderate

Köpkraft

107.4 Strong

Hyra i Bilbao

1 rum, stadskärna EUR 1,117/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum EUR 925/mo

3 rum, stadskärna EUR 2,155/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum EUR 1,516/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 17% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Spain

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

Fullständig Spain skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇪🇸 Valencia

Spain

CoL index 40.7

Jämför Valencia vs Bilbao →

🇪🇸 Malaga

Spain

CoL index 40.4

Jämför Malaga vs Bilbao →

🇪🇸 Valladolid

Spain

CoL index 39.0

Jämför Valladolid vs Bilbao →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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