Cost of living in Alicante is very similar to Malaga (without rent).
Rent in Alicante is 16% cheaper than in Malaga.
Cost of living including rent in Alicante is 10% lower than in Malaga.
Food in Alicante is very similar to Malaga.
Transport in Alicante is 22% cheaper than in Malaga.
| Alicante | Malaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alicante | Malaga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.7 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.11 $ | 2.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.45 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.64 $ | 6.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.7 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 67.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.25 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 2.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.2 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 138 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 650 $ | 761 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 936 $ | 1,402 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 837 $ | 1,055 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,375 $ | 1,968 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,892 $ | 6,321 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,531 $ | 2,750 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,743 $ | 1,781 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.61 % | 3.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.5 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.18 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.9 $ | 92.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.3 $ | 61.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 686 $ | 401 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,220 $ | 14,939 $ |