Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($19) | $18 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 ($3.96) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.15) | $1.05 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($3.15) | $4.54 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 ($2.33) | $4.82 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 ($2.33) | $4.45 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 ($1.65) | $2.46 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 ($0.85) | $3.32 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 ($2.08) | $2.72 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 ($1.14) | $2.54 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,561 ($1,730) | $1,821 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €999 ($1,107) | $1,630 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($134) | $155 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €885 ($981) | $1,318 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €719 ($797) | $1,086 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 ($83) | $80 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 ($348) | $307 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($118) | $91 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 ($44) | $27 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($83) | $52 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 ($47) | $58 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($110) | $118 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 ($91) | $129 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,964 ($28,773) | $26,215 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 ($1.85) | $0.88 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($33) | $63 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 ($34) | $13 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.52 ($5.01) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 ($49) | $132 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.42 ($3.79) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.61) | $3.70 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($3.15) | $5.45 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 ($2.55) | $3.82 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 ($2.40) | $2.06 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($31) | $50 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $22 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($64) | $194 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($59) | $48 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 ($3.18) | $4.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.76 ($4.16) | $4.61 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 ($466) | $443 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($49) | $56 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 ($5.77) | $9 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 700 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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