Malaga ranks 3rd of 9 priced cities in Spain on cost — $1,680 a month in essentials, 30% above Seville, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,943 covers that 1.2×. PM2.5 averages 9.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 13°C, Jul 28°C.
Essentials / mo$1,680rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$1,943monthly, after tax
Safety score68/100higher = safer
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $981 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,445 |
| Groceries | $134 |
| Dining out | $354 |
| Utilities | $184 |
| Local transport | $27 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,680 |
| Avg net salary | $1,943 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,633 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,372 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Malaga, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.06 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $65.40 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.81 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.73 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.41 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.55 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.71 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.04 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.29 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.49 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.47 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.14 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.55 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.97 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.49 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.65 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $27.24 |
| Taxi start | $1.91 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.22 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.72 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $157.95 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $25.76 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.13 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.21 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.78 |
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
Air qualityPM2.5 9.1µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month28°CJul
Coolest month13°CJan
Wettest month85 mmMar
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8°C | 11°C | 75% | 49% | 44 mm |
| Feb | 13.9°C | 12.3°C | 74% | 48% | 31 mm |
| Mar | 15.4°C | 14.2°C | 71% | 49% | 85 mm |
| Apr | 17.4°C | 16.9°C | 72% | 51% | 43 mm |
| May | 20.8°C | 21.3°C | 66% | 38% | 24 mm |
| Jun | 24.4°C | 25.7°C | 60% | 21% | 6 mm |
| Jul | 27.6°C | 30.4°C | 61% | 10% | 0 mm |
| Aug | 27.5°C | 30.6°C | 65% | 19% | 7 mm |
| Sep | 24.2°C | 26.3°C | 69% | 34% | 21 mm |
| Oct | 20.7°C | 21.7°C | 73% | 50% | 50 mm |
| Nov | 16.5°C | 15.8°C | 74% | 45% | 52 mm |
| Dec | 14.2°C | 13.1°C | 78% | 51% | 44 mm |
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