Bilbaois 46% cheaper Dorms avg $β26/night vs $β31/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
πͺπΈ Bilbao
ππ· Dubrovnik
Solo budget traveler
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5 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.45, dorms avg $33
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.27, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
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6 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | πͺπΈ Bilbao | ππ· Dubrovnik | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β51 cheaper | $β95 | $44/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $79 cheaper | $120 | $41/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $116 cheaper | $141 | $25/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | πͺπΈ Bilbao | ππ· Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β19.61 | $β15 24% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β37.49 | $β35 7% less |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β3.75 38% less | $β6 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β2.41 52% less | $β5 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β1.96 22% less | $β2.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
πͺπΈ
Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitaciΓ³n con balcΓ³n centro Bilbao ArtΓstico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β26/night
Total hostels15
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Dubrovnik
Croatia
15
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $33/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVilla Ivan (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β31/night
Total hostels22
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πͺπΈ Bilbao
ππ· Dubrovnik
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bilbao & Dubrovnik
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πͺπΈ Bilbao
18Β°C
High
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8Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
ππ· Dubrovnik
15Β°C
High
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8Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 151mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
πͺπΈ Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
ππ· Dubrovnik
1. KriΕΎ na SrΔuFree
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