Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (72 zł) | 52 zł | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (49 zł) | 33 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.40 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (7 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (3.72 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 39 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (4.95 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,600 (6,841 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,021 (4,367 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (471 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (4,245 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 (3,022 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (295 zł) | 554 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (92 zł) | 94 zł | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €307 (1,312 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (448 zł) | 630 zł | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.96 (25 zł) | 58 zł | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (49 zł) | 73 zł | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (348 zł) | 416 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (140 zł) | 181 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (327 zł) | 406 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (411 zł) | 666 zł | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,202 (103,503 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (109 zł) | 135 zł | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (95 zł) | 34 zł | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (40 zł) | 33 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (33 zł) | 41 zł | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (158 zł) | 244 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (94 zł) | 81 zł | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (148 zł) | 115 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (62 zł) | 64 zł | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (199 zł) | 388 zł | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (237 zł) | 188 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46 zł) | 36 zł | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €555 (2,372 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (1.21 zł) | 1.11 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (248 zł) | 176 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 809 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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