Málaga vs Dublin Cost of Living
Málaga (Spain) · Overall index 46.1 — Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8
Summary
- Overall, Dublin is 60% more expensive than Málaga.
- Rent in Dublin is 147% more expensive than in Málaga.
- Transport in Dublin is 63% more expensive than in Málaga.
| Item | Málaga | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +147% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,018 | $2,540 | +150% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $744 | $1,827 | +146% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,907 | $5,024 | +163% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,288 | $3,023 | +135% |
| Groceries | +44% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.74 | $1.04 | +41% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.29 | $3.59 | +57% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.34 | $4.6 | +38% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $4.74 | +72% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.8 | $10.9 | +40% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.14 | $11.5 | +61% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.9 | $16.3 | +26% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.23 | $4.93 | +53% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.38 | $1.91 | +38% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.15 | $4.02 | +28% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $4.74 | +47% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.38 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.77 | $2.5 | +41% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.64 | $2.24 | +37% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.64 | $2.34 | +43% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.3 | $14.4 | +40% |
| Transport | +63% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.52 | $2.08 | +37% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.9 | $104 | +51% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.07 | $3.74 | +81% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.74 | +71% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.47 | $0.85 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,680 | $25,219 | +61% |
| Dining out | +50% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.8 | $19.7 | +54% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.4 | $98.2 | +41% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.81 | $9.16 | +58% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $4.14 | +53% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.39 | +61% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.27 | $5.63 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.74 | $6.78 | +43% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.64 | +58% |
| Telecom | +19% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40 | $51.4 | +28% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.3 | $54.1 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.29 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $12.1 | +9% |
| Utilities & household | +43% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $117 | $144 | +23% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.19 | +58% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.14 | $4.43 | +41% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.4 | +67% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.7 | $19.3 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $54.4 | $71.5 | +31% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.4 | $12.4 | +32% |
| Men's haircut | $21.2 | $26.9 | +27% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.6 | $24.2 | +66% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,339 | $2,031 | +52% |
3,168 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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