Rent in Bilbao vs Zaragoza
Vizcaya · País Vasco — Zaragoza · Aragón · INE data 2026
Renting in Zaragoza is 44% cheaper than in Bilbao. The difference is €268.29999999999995/month — a saving of €3,219.6 per year.
€872.3/month in Bilbao vs €604/month in Zaragoza. National average: €648/month.
Context
Bilbao (País Vasco) and Zaragoza (Aragón) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Zaragoza is the more affordable option, saving €268.29999999999995/month compared to Bilbao. Unemployment in Bilbao (11.8%) is higher than in Zaragoza (8.5%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Bilbao
872.3€/month
Zaragoza
604€/month
Annual change
Bilbao
+2.4%
Zaragoza
+2.4%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Bilbao
123.6
Zaragoza
116.1
vs national average
Bilbao
+224.29999999999995€
Zaragoza
-44€
Population
Bilbao
351,124
Zaragoza
693,091
Per capita income
Bilbao
19,478€
Zaragoza
16,272€
Rent-to-income ratio
Bilbao
53.7%
Zaragoza
44.5%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Zaragoza is the more affordable option at €604/month, 44% less than Bilbao (€872.3/month). Living in Zaragoza saves €3,219.6 per year compared to Bilbao.
Bilbao
Vizcaya · País Vasco
872.3€/month
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Zaragoza
Zaragoza · Aragón
604€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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