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Bilbao vs Canggu — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Spain
Cost of Living (US=100)
64
mid-priced
Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Bilbao on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.2 vs 64 (US=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Bilbao scores higher on safety (80/100), and Bilbao wins on internet at ~160 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Bilbao
Canggu
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$850
US$950
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$650
Cost of Living (US=100)
64
32
Safety Score
80/100
70/100
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
74/100
85/100
Healthcare Score
82/100
60/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Bilbao is better for…
Remote workers
See the Spain country profile
Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile

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