Málaga vs Paris Cost of Living
Málaga (Spain) · Overall index 46.1 — Paris (France) · Overall index 68.3
Summary
- Overall, Paris is 48% more expensive than Málaga.
- Rent in Paris is 105% more expensive than in Málaga.
- Dining out in Paris is 50% more expensive than in Málaga.
| Item | Málaga | Paris | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +105% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,018 | $2,212 | +117% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $744 | $1,295 | +74% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,907 | $4,571 | +140% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,288 | $2,498 | +94% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.74 | $1.03 | +39% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.29 | $3.55 | +55% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.34 | $3.99 | +19% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $4.23 | +53% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.8 | $11.6 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.14 | $10.3 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.9 | $16.2 | +26% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.23 | $4.18 | +29% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.38 | $1.6 | +16% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.15 | $3.8 | +21% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $4.6 | +42% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.66 | $2.65 | +60% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.77 | $2.15 | +21% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.64 | $2.15 | +31% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.64 | $2.18 | +33% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.3 | $12.9 | +25% |
| Transport | +47% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.52 | $2.26 | +49% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.9 | $98.6 | +43% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.07 | $3.29 | +59% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.02 | $1.48 | +45% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.47 | $0.75 | +60% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,680 | $19,642 | +25% |
| Dining out | +50% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.8 | $20.4 | +59% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.4 | $88.4 | +27% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.81 | $9.82 | +69% |
| Cappuccino | $2.7 | $4.31 | +60% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.18 | +47% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.27 | $5.62 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.74 | $6.5 | +37% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.87 | +80% |
| Telecom | +22% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40 | $54.1 | +35% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.3 | $63.1 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | $0.26 | +18% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $11.8 | +6% |
| Utilities & household | +34% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $117 | $149 | +27% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.19 | +58% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.14 | $4.41 | +40% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.09 | +30% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.7 | $19.8 | +45% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $54.4 | $62.1 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.4 | $11.6 | +23% |
| Men's haircut | $21.2 | $25.3 | +19% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.6 | $20.7 | +42% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,339 | $1,900 | +42% |
3,385 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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