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Ljubljanais 11% cheaper Dorms avg $โ26/night vs $โ22/night.
Quick Verdict
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๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
Solo budget traveler
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17 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $22
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.54, 17 hostels
First-time Europer
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17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ51 | $โ46 cheaper | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $79 | $73 cheaper | $6/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $116 | $115 cheaper | $1/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ19.61 | $โ17.09 13% less |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ37.49 | $โ35.37 6% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ3.75 | $โ3.54 6% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ2.41 12% less | $โ2.75 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.96 | $โ1.53 22% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
๐ช๐ธ
Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitaciรณn con balcรณn centro Bilbao Artรญstico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ26/night
Total hostels15
๐ธ๐ฎโผ
Ljubljana
Slovenia
32
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelAdhoc Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$โ22/night
Total hostels17
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐บ๐ธ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bilbao & Ljubljana
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
18ยฐC
High
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8ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
11ยฐC
High
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2ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 88mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
๐ธ๐ฎ Ljubljana
1. Spomenik revolucijeFree
2. Spomenik umirajoฤega talcaFree
3. ล kucFree
4. Deฤek z riboFree
5. Galerija KresijaFree
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