Rent in Bilbao vs Marbella
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Marbella is 23% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €162.29999999999995/month — a saving of €1,947.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €710/month in Marbella. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Marbella (Andalucía) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Marbella is the more affordable option, saving €162.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Marbella
710€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Marbella
+3.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Marbella
122.4
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Marbella
+62€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Marbella
159,786
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Marbella
13,384€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Marbella
63.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Marbella is the more affordable option at €710/month, 23% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Marbella saves €1,947.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía
710€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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