Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaga and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 14.8% higher than in Malaga (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 20.2% higher than in Malaga | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 31.8% higher than in Malaga | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 21.9% higher than in Malaga | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 12.4% higher than in Malaga | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 11.1% lower than in Malaga | |
Restaurants | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.90 € | 3.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.94 € | 2.27 € | +16.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 € | 2.36 € | +25.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.32 € | 1.71 € | +29.2 % |
Markets | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.84 € | 3.93 € | +2.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 1.32 € | +38.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.66 € | +16.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.41 € | 2.91 € | +21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.93 € | 5.70 € | +15.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.85 € | 3.72 € | +30.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.67 € | 6.12 € | +8.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.92 € | +2.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.78 € | +4.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.77 € | +15.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.07 € | +22.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.72 € | -1.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.72 € | -0.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.02 € | 1.07 € | +5.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.78 € | +11.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 1.15 € | +11.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 1.60 € | -26.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.35 € | 5.20 € | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.40 € | 2.50 € | +78.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 25.95 € | 32.00 € | +23.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.54 € | +120.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 19.20 € | 24.50 € | +27.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.34 € | 6.33 € | -0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -10.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,687.50 € | 25,869.23 € | -6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 140.56 € | 158.24 € | +12.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.46 € | 17.09 € | -7.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.81 € | 32.78 € | +13.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.24 € | 46.33 € | +21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.00 € | 22.20 € | +58.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.10 € | 9.25 € | +14.2 % |
Childcare | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 336.96 € | 547.42 € | +62.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,733.33 € | 11,152.63 € | +3.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.00 € | 79.91 € | +45.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.43 € | 30.32 € | -3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.22 € | 91.36 € | +35.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 80.83 € | 101.14 € | +25.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 928.89 € | 1,243.97 € | +33.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 759.17 € | 944.12 € | +24.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,552.78 € | 2,114.10 € | +36.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,206.25 € | 1,557.19 € | +29.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 237.58 € | 523.17 € | +120.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 193.55 € | 353.30 € | +82.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaga Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,873.65 € | 2,003.27 € | +6.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.37 | 3.54 | +4.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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