Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaga (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 33 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (Dirham 3.70) | Dirham 6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 15 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 3.84 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 10 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 60 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 4.75 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,086 (Dirham 4,292) | Dirham 10,327 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €724 (Dirham 2,862) | Dirham 7,900 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (Dirham 888) | Dirham 989 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €736 (Dirham 2,909) | Dirham 6,077 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €568 (Dirham 2,243) | Dirham 4,308 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 558 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 366 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Dirham 1,399) | Dirham 1,419 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 338 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 50 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 51 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Dirham 276) | Dirham 197 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 190 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 343 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 348 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,734 (Dirham 105,653) | Dirham 89,840 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.82 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 80 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 29 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.26 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 14 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 56 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 382 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 62 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malaga | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 188 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 91 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 783 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 259 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 64 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 40 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €358 (Dirham 1,416) | Dirham 2,128 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dirham 0.89) | Dirham 0.67 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 255 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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