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Cost of living in Malaga, Spain compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Malaga (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,988 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (2,880 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 476% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (1,214 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 143% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (399 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.15 (510 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.97 (430 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.13 (942 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (532 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (842 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (434 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (1,551 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (689 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (301 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Malaga (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €625 (276,971 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €488 (216,037 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (59,143 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €430 (190,556 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €320 (141,809 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (29,572 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (14,956 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €398 (176,447 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (43,619 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,742 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,097 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €42 (18,466 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (10,489 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €43 (18,834 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (26,589 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (7,976,763 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (643 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (17,704 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (5,763 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (2,257 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (2,781 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (26,873 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (2,053 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (1,036 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.51 (1,112 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (883 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (680 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (3,254 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (10,096 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (6,204 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (22,005 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (17,726 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (2,708 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.82 (807 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (886 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €559 (247,913 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (35 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (18,280 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.10 (1,817 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 951,896 ₦
(€2,148)
in Malaga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
760,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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