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Málaga

Málaga

Spain

Overview

Málaga offers affordable living with rents for one-bedroom apartments around €600 monthly. The city has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Public transport includes buses and a light metro. The job market is growing, especially in tourism and services. Healthcare is good and accessible. Málaga is safe, walkable, and has a relaxed lifestyle with a strong local culture. Cost of living is lower than many other Spanish cities.

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,036.00
1-bed flat (outside)€760.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,780.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,326.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€117.23
Internet€25.62
Mobile plan€18.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€1.40
Monthly pass€25.48
Taxi start€4.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.54

Leisure

Cinema ticket€8.50
Fitness club€41.22

Education

Preschool (month)€393.33
Intl. primary (year)€8,800.00

Advantages

  • Affordable housing and living costs
  • Good healthcare access
  • Safe and walkable
  • Mild winters

Disadvantages

  • × Hot summers
  • × Limited public transport options
  • × Seasonal job market
  • × Lower salaries