Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Malaga 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malaga are 27.7% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malaga are 28.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Malaga are 28.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaga are 37.4% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaga are 32.1% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaga is 19.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 45.50 € | -43.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 8.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 2.50 € | -64.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 € | 3.00 € | -60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.01 € | 1.71 € | -57.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.76 € | -30.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 1.16 € | -30.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.79 € | 3.10 € | -18.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.05 € | 0.86 € | -57.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.57 € | -41.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.51 € | 2.42 € | -3.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.30 € | 5.11 € | +54.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.67 € | 2.81 € | -39.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.75 € | 5.39 € | -30.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.73 € | -29.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.59 € | -20.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.57 € | -39.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 0.68 € | -57.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.45 € | -1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.46 € | -25.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.77 € | 0.95 € | -46.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.58 € | 0.78 € | -50.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 4.00 € | -66.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 € | 0.98 € | -61.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 1.88 € | -30.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 5.00 € | -47.4 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.40 € | -53.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 35.00 € | -46.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.00 € | -40.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 1.38 € | -28.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.40 € | 19.20 € | -64.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.03 € | 6.59 € | -17.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,388.00 € | 22,900.00 € | -27.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 100.32 € | 133.22 € | +32.8 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.19 € | +186.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.79 € | 32.00 € | +79.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.23 € | 42.62 € | +24.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.06 € | 12.33 € | -56.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 8.10 € | -46.0 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 433.12 € | 350.00 € | -19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,960.00 € | 8,266.67 € | +66.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.96 € | 70.00 € | -15.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.96 € | 31.43 € | -10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.66 € | 70.71 € | -5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.24 € | 92.86 € | -14.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 997.43 € | 731.20 € | -26.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 798.91 € | 588.67 € | -26.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,898.89 € | 1,287.50 € | -32.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,337.78 € | 970.71 € | -27.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 690.77 € | 351.48 € | -49.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 396.27 € | 220.64 € | -44.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,938.76 € | 1,692.94 € | -42.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.17 | 2.40 | +105.9 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | January 2023 | |
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