Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$750.00
$1,600.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (studio or 1-bedroom apartment) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Prepaid SIM and portable Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$550.00
$15.00
|
Minimal groceries, mostly snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Mostly restaurants, 2-3 meals/day |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$60.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Museums, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance daily rate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$1,540.00
$3,520.00
$188.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$750.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Typical price for a pint in local bars; tourist areas may be pricier.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$14.00
Local bistros offer affordable meals; prices can rise in tourist seasons.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.50
Standard fast food chains pricing.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.50
Seasonal variations apply; spring prices are moderate.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Typical price for a standard baguette or loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Locally sourced milk prices.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.80
Common varieties; imported rice may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$9.00
Fresh local poultry prices.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Higher quality cuts may cost more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Local wines from the Basque region; prices vary by vintage.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Standard starting fare within city limits.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.50
Rates may increase during night or weekends.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$45.00
Covers buses and local transit within Bayonne.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.85
Price per liter; fluctuates with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Includes moderate data and calls; unlimited plans cost more.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Standard broadband; fiber availability varies by neighborhood.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Basic gyms; premium clubs charge higher fees.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates; weekday prices may be lower.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$11.00
Standard ticket price; discounts available on certain days.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Mid-range brand pricing.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.00
Seasonal sales may reduce prices in late summer.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Mid-tier brands; premium models cost more.
per pair