Cost of living
Loja (Spain) compared to Malaga
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Overview comparison
Loja (Spain)Malaga
Consumer prices in Malaga are roughly 33% higher than in Loja (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,540 | 1,497 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,964 | 3,212 |
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| Without rent one person | 561 | 670 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,135 | 2,132 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,056.07 | 795.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,700.34 | 1,428.93 |
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| Food person | 411 | 342 |
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| Food family | 968 | 1,114 |
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| Transport person | 129.78 | 99.28 |
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| Transport family | 295.98 | 263.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.48 years | 72.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.45 | 12.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.19 | 64.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.67 | 7.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.14 | 3.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.98 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.46 | 1.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,186.29 | 1,115 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,117.99 | 784.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,892.97 | 1,745.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,479.85 | 1,435.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.06 | 104.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.9 | 120.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.82 | 32.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.46 | 2.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,609 | 6,335 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,956 | 2,385 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 | 1.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.96% | 33.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.91 | 11.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 1.66 |
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Groceries
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.49 | 2.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.19 | 12.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.98 | 6.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.14 | 12.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Loja (Spain) | Malaga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.74 | 37.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.92 | 10.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.44 | 57.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.54 | 11.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.73 | 50.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.44 | 103.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 429.74 | 391.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,040 | 16,934 |
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