Málaga vs London Cost of Living
Málaga (Spain) · Overall index 46.1 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 81% more expensive than Málaga.
- Rent in London is 212% more expensive than in Málaga.
- Dining out in London is 66% more expensive than in Málaga.
| Item | Málaga | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +212% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,018 | $2,992 | +194% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $744 | $2,223 | +199% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,907 | $6,498 | +241% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,288 | $4,097 | +218% |
| Groceries | +57% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.74 | $1.21 | +64% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.29 | $4.07 | +78% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.34 | $4.67 | +40% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $4.37 | +58% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.8 | $14.3 | +83% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.14 | $11 | +54% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.9 | $17.4 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.23 | $5.26 | +63% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.38 | $1.98 | +43% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.15 | $4.45 | +41% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $5.8 | +80% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.72 | +64% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.77 | $2.83 | +60% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.64 | $2.51 | +53% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.64 | $2.52 | +54% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.3 | $15.9 | +54% |
| Transport | +64% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.52 | $2.53 | +66% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.9 | $113 | +64% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.07 | $3.64 | +76% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.7 | +67% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.47 | $0.78 | +66% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,680 | $22,721 | +45% |
| Dining out | +66% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.8 | $21.7 | +70% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.4 | $106 | +53% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.81 | $9.63 | +66% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $4.39 | +63% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.43 | +64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.27 | $7.39 | +73% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.74 | $7.95 | +68% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.76 | +69% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40 | $51.7 | +29% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.3 | $63.5 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.33 | +50% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $14.4 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +53% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $117 | $155 | +32% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.14 | $4.47 | +42% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.5 | +79% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.7 | $20.8 | +52% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $54.4 | $85.7 | +58% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.4 | $16 | +70% |
| Men's haircut | $21.2 | $27 | +27% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.6 | $24 | +64% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,339 | $1,856 | +39% |
3,100 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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