Rent in Bilbao vs Donostia / San Sebastian
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Gipuzkoa · País Vasco · INE data 2026
Renting in Bilbao is 18% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €189.20000000000005/month — a saving of €2,270.4 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastian are both located in País Vasco, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Bilbao is the more affordable option, saving €189.20000000000005/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Vizcaya
Gipuzkoa
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Donostia / San Sebastian
1061.5€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Donostia / San Sebastian
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Donostia / San Sebastian
130.9
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Donostia / San Sebastian
+413.5€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Donostia / San Sebastian
189,866
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Bilbao is the more affordable option at €872.3/month, 18% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Bilbao saves €2,270.4 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
1061.5€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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