Cost of living
Elche compared to Malaga (Spain)
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Overview comparison
ElcheMalaga (Spain)
Consumer prices in Elche are roughly 15% higher than in Malaga (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| Total with rent one person | 941 | 1,601 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,209 | 3,040 |
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| Without rent one person | 505 | 672 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,744 | 2,061 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 621.2 | 636.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 820.1 | 1,387.27 |
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| Food person | 315 | 394 |
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| Food family | 1,169 | 1,450 |
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| Transport person | 59.96 | 85.57 |
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| Transport family | 179.28 | 211.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 73.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.58 | 7.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.57 | 134.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.05 | 4.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 | 1.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 1.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.96 | 1.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 439.14 | 992.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 471.17 | 393.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,217.14 | 2,115.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 590.53 | 1,147.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.86 | 79.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.95 | 134.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.56 | 58.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.88 | 15.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,686 | 1,699 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,236 | 842 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.3% | 16.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.59 | 8.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.97 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 3.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 0.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.18 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.95 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.44 | 8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.69 | 5.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Elche | Malaga (Spain) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.01 | 56.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.18 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 78.55 | 20.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.79 | 10.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 88.99 | 73.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.08 | 142.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 666.34 | 493.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,572 | 3,552 |
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