Cost of Living in Malaga
Summary of cost of living in Malaga, Spain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,049.8 (€2,627.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $843.4 (€726.5), excluding rent.
- Malaga is 28.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Malaga is, on average, 11.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €57.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €9.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €3.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.49 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.40 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.90 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.14 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.20 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.75 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.04 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.07 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.25 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.90 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.81 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.79 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.06 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.69 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.86 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.19 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.62 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.20 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.06 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.82 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.40 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €23.95 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.68 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.72 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €19.96 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.53 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,500.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €25,975.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €138.58 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €10.08 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €23.76 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €42.86 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €16.14 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.30 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €726.80 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,154.46 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €84.34 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €34.02 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €77.68 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €96.96 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,203.08 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €862.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,025.71 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,443.64 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €411.05 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €240.27 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,708.63 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.55 | |
Prices in Malaga
This city had 584 entries in the past 12 months by 63 different contributors.
Last update: 16 June 2026
Last update: 16 June 2026
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Leave a comment:5 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Apr 23, 2025:
Where can you access past comment & see the dispute on prices alleged here ??? Thank you !
Tourist
on May 27, 2024:
Mike Hampel does not know what hes takling about.
Mike Hampel
on May 08, 2024:
No way a 3 course mid tier meal for 2 people is 50 euro !
Anonymous
on Dec 01, 2022:
This doesn't seem right. Especially with the inflation happening and the scarcity of houses/flats. The rent is definitely wrong, just a quick look on idealista clears that up.
Anonymous
on Nov 21, 2020:
Scam? What are you talking about. Most people buy from supermarkets. As a malaguno i think the figures quoted here are reasonabke an s good guide, especialy post pandemic.