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| Expense | Málaga | Madrid | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.27 | $10.14 | Málaga |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.07 | $40.56 | Málaga |
| Cappuccino | $2.48 | $3.04 | Málaga |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $187 | $230 | Málaga |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.32 | $37.18 | Málaga |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $79.92 | $98.02 | Málaga |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.15 | $28.39 | Málaga |
| Fitness club membership | $23.15 | $28.39 | Málaga |
| Cinema ticket | $6.06 | $7.44 | Málaga |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $445 | $575 | Málaga |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $310 | $400 | Málaga |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $929 | $1,199 | Málaga |
| Total single-person budget | $861 | $1,076 | Málaga |
| Average net salary | $2,332 | $2,860 |
Málaga is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Málaga runs about $861 versus $1,076 in Madrid — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Madrid leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Málaga · Full cost of living in Madrid