- Cost of Living
- United States
- Spain
- Atlanta
- Malaga
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Atlanta (United States) and Malaga (Spain)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atlanta (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $13.73 (€10.33) | €8.96 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.90 (€4.44) | €6.44 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.10 (€3.09) | €3.24 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.42 (€1.82) | €0.81 | 124% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (€1.77) | €1.73 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (€3.11) | €1.22 | 155% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.23 (€3.94) | €5 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (€2.59) | €1.43 | 81% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.78 (€2.85) | €1.26 | 127% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (€1.69) | €0.61 | 178% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12.62 (€9.50) | €4.79 | 99% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (€1.27) | €1.21 | 5% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (€1.65) | €0.90 | 84% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Atlanta (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,262 (€950) | €720 | 32% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€134) | €77 | 73% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $46 (€34) | €35 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $536 (€404) | €443 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $108 (€81) | €70 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.34 (€7.03) | €4.11 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€23) | €8.29 | 174% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Atlanta (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $42 (€32) | €84 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $38 (€28) | €26 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $73 (€55) | €54 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $82 (€62) | €61 | 0% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Atlanta (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,039 (€17,344) | €18,786 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (€0.71) | €1.43 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $77 (€58) | €35 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 (€15.27) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Atlanta (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.99 (€7.52) | €5 | 50% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.56 (€4.94) | €4.49 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (€2.40) | €1.97 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (€3.33) | €2.64 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (€2.44) | €1.53 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.98 (€2.24) | €1.79 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.38 (€14.59) | €10.29 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Atlanta (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Malaga (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (€29) | €23 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (€15.97) | €14.22 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€129) | €39 | 228% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $87 (€65) | €45 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.26 (€6.97) | €6.92 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (€3.10) | €2.12 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.68 (€3.52) | €2.21 | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 (€95) | €113 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (€0.56) | €0.17 | 230% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $38 (€28) | €48 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.24 (€3.94) | €4.25 | 7% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,303 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least €3,271
($4,346)
in Atlanta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Malaga.