{"id":2118,"date":"2021-06-01T17:47:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T15:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teleworkandalucia.com\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2021-08-10T19:35:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T17:35:38","slug":"the-cost-of-living-in-andalucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teleworkandalucia.com\/de\/blog\/2021\/06\/the-cost-of-living-in-andalucia\/","title":{"rendered":"The cost of living in Andaluc\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are wondering if living in Andaluc\u00eda is cheaper than doing it in other regions of Europe, the answer is yes.<\/p>\n

The relationship between cost of living and quality of life in Andaluc\u00eda make this autonomous community in southern Spain one of the most attractive options in the world for living and working remotely.<\/p>\n

Not only is it one of the cheapest regions and with the best balance between personal and professional life in Spain, but also Andaluc\u00eda is one of the most valued destinations in Europe<\/strong>, especially by British and German citizens.
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More purchasing power for less money<\/h2>\n

As a general rule, it takes much less money to live in Andaluc\u00eda than to live in England, Germany or Ireland, even in large or cosmopolitan cities such as M\u00e1laga, Marbella or Sevilla<\/strong>. In addition, the standards of living that can be enjoyed with the same amount of money are much higher in any province of Andalusia than in most of Europe.<\/p>\n

Assuming that wages in Spain are lower and the unemployment rate higher than in central and northern Europe, a German, Dutch or Finnish worker will have a much higher purchasing power living in Andaluc\u00eda than residing in their country. Therefore, as a foreigner you will find that Andaluc\u00eda is quite affordable and you can enjoy moderate prices at a reduced cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That said, although the cost of living in sunny and hospitable Andaluc\u00eda is ostensibly lower than in most of Europe, that doesn't preclude more exclusive lifestyle alternatives. The best example of this are the luxury villas between golf courses and facing the sea that dot the Costa del Sol.<\/p>\n

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Beachside is dearer<\/h2>\n

Although the cost of basic services (electricity, water, gas, transport, food, restaurants) are similar throughout Andaluc\u00eda, there are several factors that determine how expensive or cheap it can be to live in a city.<\/p>\n

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  1. Housing on the coast is usually more expensive than in inland areas<\/li>\n
  2. Living in a village is usually cheaper than in a city<\/li>\n
  3. If the city is touristy, it will possibly entail an increase in the cost of some good or service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Cost of living in M\u00e1laga compared to London<\/h2>\n

    Below we detail some indicative prices of basic goods and services corresponding to the cities of M\u00e1laga and London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Housing<\/th>\nM\u00e1laga<\/th>\nLondon<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rent flat 85 m2 in expensive area<\/td>\n\u20ac 1,100<\/td>\n\u20ac 3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rent flat 85 m2 in normal area<\/td>\n \u20ac 650<\/td>\n \u20ac 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rent apartment 45m2 in expensive area<\/td>\n \u20ac 585<\/td>\n \u20ac 2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rent apartment 45 m2 in normal area<\/td>\n \u20ac 450<\/td>\n \u20ac 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Light and water costs in an apartment with two people<\/td>\n \u20ac 100<\/td>\n \u20ac 140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Internet fibre optic 300 mbps (1 month)<\/td>\n \u20ac 30 <\/td>\n \u20ac 30 (8mbps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Price \/ hour of home cleaning service<\/td>\n \u20ac 10<\/td>\n \u20ac 15 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Transport<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    New Volkswagen Golf car<\/td>\n \u20ac 25,000<\/td>\n \u20ac 28,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 liter of petrol <\/td>\n \u20ac 1.30<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Monthly transport card<\/td>\n \u20ac 39.95<\/td>\n \u20ac 170<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Taxi ride (basic rate 2021 + each km)<\/td>\n \u20ac 15<\/td>\n \u20ac 30 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Food<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 litre of milk<\/td>\n \u20ac 0.90<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 loaf of bread<\/td>\n \u20ac 0.65<\/td>\n \u20ac 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 dozen eggs<\/td>\n \u20ac 2<\/td>\n \u20ac 3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 kg tomatoes<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.50<\/td>\n \u20ac 2.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 lettuce<\/td>\n \u20ac 0.90<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 kg potatoes<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.25<\/td>\n \u20ac 0.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 can of beer (33 cl) in the supermarket<\/td>\n \u20ac 0.70<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 bottle of red table wine<\/td>\n \u20ac 7<\/td>\n \u20ac 12 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Clothing<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 national brand jeans<\/td>\n \u20ac 40<\/td>\n \u20ac 60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 international signature sports shoes<\/td>\n \u20ac 70<\/td>\n \u20ac 90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 women's blasier<\/td>\n \u20ac 65<\/td>\n \u20ac 80 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Entertainment<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 coffee in a common cafeteria<\/td>\n \u20ac 1.50<\/td>\n \u20ac 2.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 movie ticket<\/td>\n \u20ac 8<\/td>\n \u20ac 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 drink or cocktail in a club or disco<\/td>\n \u20ac 8<\/td>\n \u20ac 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 dinner for two in a normal restaurant<\/td>\n \u20ac 50<\/td>\n \u20ac 80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1 beer in a bar<\/td>\n \u20ac 2.20<\/td>\n \u20ac 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gym monthly fee<\/td>\n \u20ac 35<\/td>\n \u20ac 50 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    In this comparison, of course, the price references depend on the lifestyle of each person and the specific activities of their daily life and, therefore, may vary slightly. However, essential and unavoidable expenses such as housing are notably cheaper in M\u00e1laga than in London.<\/p>\n

    In conclusion<\/strong>, the cost of living in London is much more expensive than in M\u00e1laga. Housing in the English capital costs triple, public transport four times more and food in the supermarket is at least twenty percent more expensive in basic food.<\/p>\n