- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Malaga, Spain compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Malaga (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (元70) | 元45 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元50) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (元21) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (元7) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €1.15 (元9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.97 (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.13 (元16) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (元9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (元15) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (元8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (元27) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (元12) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (元5.26) | - | - | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €625 (元4,830) | 元1,500 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €488 (元3,768) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (元1,031) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €430 (元3,323) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €320 (元2,473) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (元516) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (元261) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €398 (元3,077) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (元761) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (元48) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (元71) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €42 (元322) | 元500 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (元183) | 元250 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €43 (元328) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (元464) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (元139,113) | 元99,994 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (元11) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (元309) | 元83 | + 274% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元101) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (元39) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (元49) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (元469) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (元36) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (元18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.51 (元19) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (元15) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (元12) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (元57) | 元30 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (元176) | 元90 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元108) | 元70 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (元384) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元309) | 元300 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (元47) | 元45 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.82 (元14) | 元25 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (元15) | 元10 | + 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €559 (元4,324) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (元0.62) | 元0.30 | + 106% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (元319) | 元150 | + 113% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.10 (元32) | 元20 | + 58% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,170
(€798)
in Malaga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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