Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 64% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (75 zł) | 29 zł | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.98 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (3.73 zł) | 3.05 zł | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.29 (5.92 zł) | 6 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (7 zł) | 3.86 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (4.56 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (3.38 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (8 zł) | 5.52 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (3.94 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 28% 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 | €964 (4,421 zł) | 4,188 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 (3,074 zł) | 2,819 zł | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (479 zł) | 484 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (2,591 zł) | 2,257 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (2,067 zł) | 1,803 zł | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (324 zł) | 270 zł | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (128 zł) | 40 zł | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (1,722 zł) | 1,784 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (445 zł) | 350 zł | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (335 zł) | 277 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (114 zł) | 113 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (315 zł) | 323 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (413 zł) | 314 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 44% 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 | €22,335 (102,400 zł) | 85,392 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (7 zł) | 4.90 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (163 zł) | 102 zł | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (69 zł) | 34 zł | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (33 zł) | 36 zł | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (260 zł) | 106 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.49 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (8 zł) | 5.72 zł | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (65 zł) | 35 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malaga | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (114 zł) | 101 zł | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (66 zł) | 42 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (290 zł) | 152 zł | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (170 zł) | 184 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €407 (1,866 zł) | 1,997 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (215 zł) | 142 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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