Malaga, Spain
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Malaga, Spain: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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72%
Quality of life -
37%
Cost of living -
58%
Connectivity -
97%
Weather
70
Currency | EUR |
Population (in millions) | 1.5 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 78 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
Best neighborhood to stay | El Palo, Pedregalejo |
Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
Top selling local beer | Estrella |
Most popular local dish | Gazpacho |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle, Picasso Museum |
Discount airline | Vueling |
Major airline | Iberia Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
Primary train stations | Málaga María Zambrano, Málaga Centro-Alameda, Málaga Puerta Blanca |
Primary airports | Malaga Airport, Granada Airport, Almeria Airport |
Best rental car company | Europcar |
Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Apple store addresses | Calle Larios, 8, 29015 Málaga, Spain |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,F |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
Best internet carrier | Movistar |
Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
Average monthly cost for internet | 40 EUR |
The best drug store | Farmacia |
Best restaurant chain | El Pimpi |
The best grocery store | Carrefour |
The most popular fashion brand | Mango |
GDP per capita | $25,845 / year |
Average annual income | $25,000 |
Sales tax rate | 21% |
Income tax rate | 24.75% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Santander |
Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Quite common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 091 (police), 061 (ambulance), 080 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 28 |
Main religion | Catholic |
72%
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73%
Safety, freedom, rights -
86%
Traffic -
77%
Property to income -
27%
Crime -
71%
Healthcare -
97%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,775 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.28% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €350 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €8,720 |
37%
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Purchasing Power
85%
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Rent
23%
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Food
40%
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Restaurant
47%
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Workspace
30%
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Transport
23%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €780.31 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €595.62 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,325.00 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,011.88 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €11.50 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €0.84 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €0.95 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.34 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | €10.79 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.67 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.25 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €1.01 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.94 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €5.00 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €6.43 |
Apples (1kg) | €1.57 |
Oranges (1kg) | €1.18 |
Potato (1kg) | €0.94 |
Lettuce (1 head) | €0.95 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.23 |
Tomato (1kg) | €1.54 |
Banana (1kg) | €1.32 |
Onion (1kg) | €1.02 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €11.89 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €10.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €46.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €8.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €2.65 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.74 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.15 |
Cappuccino (regular) | €1.76 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €131.65 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.19 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €29.94 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €40.75 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €11.50 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €8.20 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.40 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €35.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.76 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €27,687.50 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €4.00 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €0.86 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €19.20 |