Málaga
Spain
Updated on August 30, 2025
Overview
Málaga offers affordable living with rents for one-bedroom apartments around €600 monthly. The city has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Public transport includes buses and a light metro. The job market is growing, especially in tourism and services. Healthcare is good and accessible. Málaga is safe, walkable, and has a relaxed lifestyle with a strong local culture. Cost of living is lower than many other Spanish cities.
Average cost of living€1,339.53
Quality of Life84/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,036.00
1-bed flat (outside)€760.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,780.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,326.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€117.23
Internet€25.62
Mobile plan€18.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.40
Monthly pass€25.48
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.54
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.50
Fitness club€41.22
Education
Preschool (month)€393.33
Intl. primary (year)€8,800.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,357.00
sqm outside center€4,633.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and living costs
- ✓ Good healthcare access
- ✓ Safe and walkable
- ✓ Mild winters
Disadvantages
- × Hot summers
- × Limited public transport options
- × Seasonal job market
- × Lower salaries