Cost of living
Malaga compared to Elche
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Malaga are roughly 40% higher than in Elche.
Cost of living
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,497 | 941 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,212 | 3,209 |
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| Without rent one person | 670 | 505 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,132 | 1,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 795.04 | 621.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,428.93 | 820.1 |
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| Food person | 342 | 315 |
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| Food family | 1,114 | 1,169 |
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| Transport person | 99.28 | 59.96 |
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| Transport family | 263.69 | 179.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.31 years | 67.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.39 | 11.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.02 | 48.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.55 | 8.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.46 | 2.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.23 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.92 | 1.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,115 | 439.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 784.76 | 471.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,745.82 | 1,217.14 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,435.16 | 590.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.7 | 60.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.81 | 126.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.57 | 25.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.78 | 3.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,335 | 1,686 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,385 | 1,236 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 | 1.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.74% | 26.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.45 | 10.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.66 | 1.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.07 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.6 | 3.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.08 | 9.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.79 | 9.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.43 | 14.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Malaga | Elche |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.96 | 46.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.54 | 9.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.06 | 78.55 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.06 | 11.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.7 | 88.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.48 | 78.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 391.08 | 666.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,934 | 10,572 |
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