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Expat Budget: 🇪🇸 Málaga, Spain
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Málaga. All amounts in EUR (€), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Málaga, on the Costa del Sol, comes out below Madrid on rents, groceries and international school fees in our data, with prices in euros. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs about a third more than one outside it, and a monthly public transport pass costs about 24 euros. Residents registered with Spanish social security use the Andalusian public health service (SAS), and many add private insurance for faster access.
Last updated: October 2026. Sources: Numbeo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Málaga?
Around 1,320 EUR per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 970 EUR outside the centre (Numbeo).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Málaga?
Monthly single-person markers, in EUR: groceries 270, utilities 145, internet 22, public transport pass 24. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Málaga more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Málaga stands at 65. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.