Cost of living in Marbella
Marbella, Spain
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Cost of living in Marbella vs. Spain overall average
Marbella is 11.1% more expensive than Spain overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.4% less in Marbella
- Groceries
-
pay 6.5% less in Marbella
- Transportation
-
pay 39.6% more in Marbella
- Housing
-
pay 64.8% more in Marbella
- Childcare
-
pay 27.2% less in Marbella
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.9% more in Marbella
- Clothing
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pay 8.2% more in Marbella
The cost of housing, transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Marbella are more expensive than in Spain. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Marbella.
Marbella Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.86
€11.43
|
$10.72
-
$28.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.65
€8.57
|
$8.57
-
$16.08
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.81
€1.61
|
$1.07
-
$5.36
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.26
€1.12
|
$1.07
-
$5.36
|
Marbella - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.16
€1.03
|
$0.86
-
$4.29
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.61
€5.87
|
$3.22
-
$13.40
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.13
€3.67
|
$3.25
-
$6.09
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.80
€2.49
|
$1.93
-
$3.86
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.63
€3.22
|
$1.46
-
$13.61
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.02
€0.90
|
$0.43
-
$1.94
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
€0.77
|
$0.44
-
$1.46
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.49
€0.43
|
$0.24
-
$1.94
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
€1.03
|
$0.44
-
$2.43
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
€0.60
|
$0.39
-
$1.35
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.50
€0.45
|
$0.34
-
$1.31
|
Marbella - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.44
€5.73
|
$6.09
-
$6.90
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.02
€66.68
|
$75.02
-
$75.02
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,759.38
€31,784.72
|
$30,009.37
-
$35,759.38
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.24
€17.10
|
$10.09
-
$31.08
|
Marbella - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.49
€29.77
|
$21.44
-
$53.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,185.06
€1,942.19
|
$1,286.12
-
$3,215.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,473.67
€1,309.88
|
$964.59
-
$2,143.53
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$94.39
€83.90
|
$65.57
-
$245.88
|
Marbella - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$332.25
€295.32
|
$321.53
-
$1,286.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,372.79
€3,886.76
|
$3,858.35
-
$18,219.97
|
Marbella - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.14
€1.91
|
$1.29
-
$5.36
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.06
€1.83
|
$1.07
-
$5.36
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.89
€5.24
|
$5.36
-
$6.64
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$67.25
€59.78
|
$32.15
-
$128.61
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.57
€7.62
|
$5.36
-
$12.86
|
Marbella - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$79.49
€70.65
|
$32.15
-
$128.61
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.58
€34.29
|
$20.36
-
$85.74
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.28
€72.24
|
$42.87
-
$107.18
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$94.67
€84.15
|
$53.59
-
$428.71
|
Marbella - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Spain
to see the average cost of cities throughout Spain, like
Leon,
Santiago de Compostela,
Castellon De La Plana,
Lugo,
Ciudad Real,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Spain compared to Marbella.
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