Cost of living
Marbella compared to Balearic Islands
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Marbella are roughly 32% higher than in Balearic Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,065 | 1,550 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,494 | 3,202 |
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| Without rent one person | 595 | 468 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,213 | 1,984 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,335.71 | 770.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,040.26 | 1,114.26 |
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| Food person | 433 | 362 |
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| Food family | 995 | 894 |
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| Transport person | 64.26 | 77.03 |
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| Transport family | 177.9 | 206.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.86 years | 83.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.44 | 16.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.14 | 38.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.09 | 8.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 | 3.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 2.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,691.18 | 936.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,109.11 | 786.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,556.9 | 1,566.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,360.43 | 1,051.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.45 | 57.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.01 | 117.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.88 | 27.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.09 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,280 | 2,467 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,759 | 1,477 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.15% | 23.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.68 | 13.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.65 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.99 | 3.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.15 | 10.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.72 | 8.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.21 | 11.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Marbella | Balearic Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.3 | 53.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.14 | 9.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 111.82 | 66.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.5 | 15.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.71 | 49.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.91 | 110.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 291.39 | 816.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,997 | 10,731 |
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