Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Malaga 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malaga are 31.3% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malaga are 25.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Malaga are 9.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaga are 37.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaga are 35.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaga is 7.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 50.00 € | -44.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 2.90 € | -63.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 3.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.48 € | 1.94 € | -56.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 € | 1.89 € | -29.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 1.32 € | -28.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 3.84 € | -11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 0.96 € | -62.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 0.57 € | -51.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 2.41 € | -18.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 4.93 € | +37.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.25 € | 2.85 € | -45.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 5.67 € | -40.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.90 € | -12.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.75 € | -5.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.66 € | -31.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 0.88 € | -51.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.73 € | +33.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.73 € | -11.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.02 € | -47.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 € | 0.70 € | -60.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.45 € | 4.00 € | -72.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.03 € | -61.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 € | 2.16 € | -32.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 5.35 € | -47.5 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.40 € | -53.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 25.95 € | -61.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.00 € | -40.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 1.61 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 19.20 € | -66.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 € | 6.34 € | -12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,245.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +3.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 27,687.50 € | -18.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 109.20 € | 140.56 € | +28.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.43 € | 18.46 € | -24.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.22 € | 28.81 € | +49.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.31 € | 38.24 € | -11.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.06 € | 14.00 € | -48.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 8.10 € | -52.4 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 309.77 € | 336.96 € | +8.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,728.50 € | 10,733.33 € | +10.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.53 € | 55.00 € | -31.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.07 € | 31.43 € | +4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.04 € | 67.22 € | -5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.09 € | 80.83 € | -14.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,004.37 € | 928.89 € | -7.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 801.22 € | 759.17 € | -5.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,790.20 € | 1,552.78 € | -13.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,320.80 € | 1,206.25 € | -8.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 697.64 € | 237.58 € | -65.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 404.66 € | 193.55 € | -52.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Malaga Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,722.06 € | 1,873.65 € | -31.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.85 | 3.37 | -12.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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