Cost of Living in Malaga
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Malaga, Spain.
Overall, the cost of living in Malaga is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 29 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index31
Dining out index29
Transport index23
Utilities index27
Median annual salary$23,567
Minimum wage$7.15/hr
Est. monthly childcare$337
Est. monthly healthcare premium$67
YoY inflation3.2%
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