Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Malaga (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Malaga | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $16 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 ($13) | $11 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 ($4.07) | $4.27 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.10) | $0.92 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 ($4.00) | $4.27 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 ($2.29) | $4.45 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.39) | $3.69 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 ($1.80) | $2.34 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 ($1.04) | $5.09 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 ($2.48) | $2.79 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.05) | $2.60 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Malaga | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,728 ($1,880) | $1,991 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 ($1,164) | $1,495 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($165) | $221 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €971 ($1,056) | $1,612 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €734 ($798) | $1,096 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 ($96) | $141 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($30) | $42 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | €472 ($513) | $311 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($105) | $118 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 ($36) | $43 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($81) | $53 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $55 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($114) | $98 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($103) | $121 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,781 ($26,964) | $28,743 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 ($1.79) | $0.90 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($28) | $58 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($24) | $20 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Malaga | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 ($4.79) | $9 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $27 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($43) | $116 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 ($3.42) | $7 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.01 ($3.27) | $5.28 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 ($2.65) | $3.72 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 ($2.15) | $4.05 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 ($1.83) | $2.22 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Malaga | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($33) | $52 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $20 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($63) | $271 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 ($52) | $99 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 ($2.79) | $4.16 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 ($4.71) | $7 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 ($445) | $627 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($0.29) | $0.39 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($49) | $44 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 ($5.76) | $9 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 525 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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