Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($21) | $23 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 ($14) | $12 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 ($4.55) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.20) | $1.28 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 ($3.48) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 ($2.33) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 ($2.35) | $4.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 ($1.79) | $1.87 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 ($1.02) | $2.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $21 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 ($2.52) | $3.18 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 ($1.35) | $2.65 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,600 ($1,870) | $2,071 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,021 ($1,194) | $2,329 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($129) | $284 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 ($1,160) | $1,970 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 ($826) | $1,464 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 ($81) | $163 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($25) | $63 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €307 ($359) | $334 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($122) | $155 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.96 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $27 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is about the same as in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($95) | $69 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 ($89) | $122 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 ($112) | $137 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,202 ($28,293) | $29,676 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.81) | $1.25 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($30) | $110 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($26) | $21 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 ($43) | $213 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 ($4.56) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 ($3.99) | $5.82 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 ($2.87) | $8 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 ($2.41) | $5.24 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 ($2.26) | $3.27 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($26) | $27 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Malaga | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($40) | $67 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $34 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($54) | $252 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($61) | $106 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 ($4.13) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 ($5.04) | $8 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €555 ($648) | $384 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 ($0.33) | $0.39 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 ($68) | $58 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 641 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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