Spain
Bilbao
municipality and city in Spain
13°C · this month$3,100/mo351,12419 m14 missions from 14 countries
Live & travel in Bilbao
Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.897 EUR
Internet access
96%
of people online
Air quality
10.1
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Spanish
Emergency
091 · 112 · 061
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+34
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 31, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JuneJulyAugustSeptember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 77%
Embassies & consulates in Bilbao
14 missions from 14 countries
Consulate General 6
Consulate 5
Honorary Consulate 3
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Bilbao
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Bilbao
Restaurants and cafés
- Malatesta
Goienkale/Somera 10, Bilbao
- La Camelia
Villarías Kalea 3
- Buddah Palace
2A Avenida de Ferrocarril
- Copper Deli
Plaza del Museo 3
- à table
Dos de Mayo 18
- Restaurante Kasko
c/Santa María, 16
- Bilbao Cafe bar
Plaza Nueva, 6
- Charley Bar
Plaza Nueva, 8
- Fernando
Plaza Nueva, 12
- Víctor
Plaza Nueva, 2
- El Globo
c/Diputación, 8
- La Viña del Ensanche
c/Diputacion, 10
Bars and nightlife
- Singular
Lersundi Kalea 2
- Basquery
Ibañez de Bilbao Kalea 8
- Kafe Antzokia
San Vicente 2
- Bar Jamon Jamon
c/Luis Power 3, Deusto
- Dakar
C/ Heros, 13
- Galeon
Alda. Mazarredo, 25
- Gran Casino Nervión
C/ Navarra, 1
- Otxoa
C/Lersundi, 8
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Bilbao · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Bilbao?
The travel guide to Bilbao lists Malatesta, La Camelia, Buddah Palace, Copper Deli, and à table.
Is Bilbao safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Spain at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Bilbao?
Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Spain price levels (69% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Bilbao in November?
In November Bilbao averages a high of 24°C, a low of 5°C and about 146 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Bilbao?
14 diplomatic missions, including France (Consulate General), Morocco (Consulate General), Peru (Consulate General), Philippines (Consulate General), Romania (Consulate General), and Venezuela (Consulate General).
Cities in Spain
3.9 / 5Spain
Madrid
$3,100/mo · 8°C
4.0 / 5Spain
Barcelona
$3,100/mo · 12°C
4.1 / 5Spain
Málaga
$3,100/mo · 16°C
4.2 / 5Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
$3,100/mo · 21°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.