Cost of living in Malaga is 32% lower than in Jerusalem (without rent).
Rent in Malaga is 21% cheaper than in Jerusalem.
Cost of living including rent in Malaga is 25% lower than in Jerusalem.
Food in Malaga is 32% cheaper than in Jerusalem.
Transport in Malaga is 30% cheaper than in Jerusalem.
| Malaga | Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malaga | Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.4 $ | 89.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.06 $ | 2.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.57 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.25 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.13 $ | 9.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.2 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.76 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.5 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.91 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.2 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.55 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.1 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 193 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.1 $ | 25.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ | 953 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,402 $ | 1,935 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,055 $ | 1,355 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,968 $ | 2,790 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,321 $ | 12,822 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,750 $ | 8,413 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,781 $ | 2,358 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.57 % | 5.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 86.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.89 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.5 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.4 $ | 91.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 401 $ | 859 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,939 $ | 11,066 $ |