Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Malaga (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Malaga | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (12,120 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,296 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (2,267 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (659 Franc) | 944 Franc | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.09 (1,371 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (1,139 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,626 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (1,060 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (629 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (698 Franc) | 636 Franc | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.31 (3,478 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (1,256 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (611 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 56% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,077 (705,859 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €772 (506,179 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (73,802 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €799 (523,669 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (350,658 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 (44,729 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (17,977 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €354 (231,969 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (57,147 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (3,632 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (6,971 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 39% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (45,743 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (16,347 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (41,246 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (59,053 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,734 (17,522,439 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (1,044 Franc) | 622 Franc | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (20,752 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (15,375 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.26 (3,448 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (4,813 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (36,171 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | + 130% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (2,453 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (1,771 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (1,925 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (1,175 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (1,278 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (9,644 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | + 59% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Malaga | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (14,925 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (10,038 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (34,970 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (22,975 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,163 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (1,853 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 (2,495 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €358 (234,788 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 125% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (147 Franc) | 260 Franc | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (30,634 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (3,346 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 235% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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