Rent in Bilbao vs Tarragona
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Tarragona · Catalunya · INE data 2026
Renting in Tarragona is 34% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €223.29999999999995/month — a saving of €2,679.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €649/month in Tarragona. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Tarragona (Catalunya) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Tarragona is the more affordable option, saving €223.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao. Unemployment in Bilbao (11.8%) is higher than in Tarragona (8.3%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Tarragona
649€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Tarragona
+2.6%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Tarragona
118.0
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Tarragona
+1€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Tarragona
143,649
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Tarragona
15,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Tarragona
49.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Tarragona is the more affordable option at €649/month, 34% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Tarragona saves €2,679.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Tarragona
Tarragona · Catalunya
649€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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