Zagrebis 26% cheaper Dorms avg $โ26/night vs $โ23/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
๐ญ๐ท Zagreb
Solo budget traveler
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5 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $62/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.53, dorms avg $23
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.54, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
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25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ญ๐ท Zagreb | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ51 | $โ38 cheaper | $13/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $79 | $67 cheaper | $12/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $116 | $112 cheaper | $4/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ญ๐ท Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ19.61 | $โ14.15 28% 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 5% less | $โ2.53 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.96 | $โ0.62 68% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
๐ช๐ธ
Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitaciรณn con balcรณn centro Bilbao Artรญstico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ26/night
Total hostels15
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Zagreb
Croatia
26
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelStay Swanky (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$โ23/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
๐ญ๐ท Zagreb
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 & Zagreb
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
๐ญ๐ท Zagreb
13ยฐC
High
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3ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 70mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
๐ญ๐ท Zagreb
1. Arheoloลกki muzejFree
2. Museum Natural HistoryFree
3. EarthFree
4. Kardinal Alojzije StepinacFree
5. Marko MaruliฤFree
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