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Cost of Living in Malaga
Monthly Total
$2,253
$39,428
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,130
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$37
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,130
$19,775
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$156
$2,730
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$126
$2,205
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$224
$3,920
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$145
$2,538
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$2,253
$39,428
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