Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (83 zł) | 36 zł | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.51 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (7 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (4.31 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.78 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.31 (24 zł) | 32 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (4.19 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,077 (4,835 zł) | 6,012 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €772 (3,467 zł) | 3,772 zł | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (506 zł) | 694 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €799 (3,587 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (2,402 zł) | 2,237 zł | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 (306 zł) | 300 zł | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (123 zł) | 46 zł | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (1,589 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (391 zł) | 399 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (25 zł) | 37 zł | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 22 zł | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (313 zł) | 323 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (112 zł) | 137 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (283 zł) | 367 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (405 zł) | 496 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,734 (120,026 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (142 zł) | 122 zł | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (105 zł) | 36 zł | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.26 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (33 zł) | 48 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (248 zł) | 151 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (66 zł) | 40 zł | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (102 zł) | 81 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (69 zł) | 50 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (240 zł) | 215 zł | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (157 zł) | 168 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €358 (1,608 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1.01 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (210 zł) | 132 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 204 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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