Rent in Bilbao vs Salamanca
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Salamanca · Castilla y León · INE data 2026
Renting in Salamanca is 79% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €386.29999999999995/month — a saving of €4,635.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €486/month in Salamanca. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Salamanca (Castilla y León) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Salamanca is the more affordable option, saving €386.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Salamanca
486€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Salamanca
+2%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Salamanca
113.0
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Salamanca
-162€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Salamanca
146,110
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Salamanca
15,319€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Salamanca
38.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Salamanca is the more affordable option at €486/month, 79% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Salamanca saves €4,635.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Salamanca
Salamanca · Castilla y León
486€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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