Rent in Bilbao vs Lleida
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Lleida · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Lleida is 55% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €311.29999999999995/month — a saving of €3,735.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €561/month in Lleida. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Lleida (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Lleida is the more affordable option, saving €311.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao. Unemployment in Bilbao (11.8%) is higher than in Lleida (8.5%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Lleida
561€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Lleida
+2.7%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Lleida
116.9
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Lleida
-87€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Lleida
146,266
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Lleida
15,062€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Lleida
44.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Lleida is the more affordable option at €561/month, 55% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Lleida saves €3,735.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Lleida
Lleida · Catalunya
561€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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