Rent in Bilbao vs Elx/Elche
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana · INE data 2026
Renting in Elx/Elche is 37% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €234.29999999999995/month — a saving of €2,811.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €638/month in Elx/Elche. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Elx/Elche (Comunitat Valenciana) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Elx/Elche is the more affordable option, saving €234.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Elx/Elche
120.4
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Elx/Elche
-10€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Elx/Elche
245,557
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Elx/Elche
11,849€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Elx/Elche
64.6%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Elx/Elche is the more affordable option at €638/month, 37% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Elx/Elche saves €2,811.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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