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Gijón vs Málaga

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Gijón, Spain compared with Málaga, Spain: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Country Spain Spain
Nomad score 6.8 / 10 7.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,696 / mo $3,354 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 15° / 11°C 21° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 42 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Average high 17.8°C 23.9°C
Average low 11.4°C 15.9°C
Precipitation 94 mm / mo 39 mm / mo
Sunshine 262 h / mo 322 h / mo
Humidity 80% 64%
Rain days 13.2 / mo 4.6 / mo
Wind speed 18.3 km/h 16.6 km/h

ES Gijón · average high by month

ES Málaga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ES Gijón ES Málaga
US AQI 32 42
PM2.5 7.1 µg/m³ 7.2 µg/m³
PM10 11.5 µg/m³ 13.8 µg/m³
Ozone 55 µg/m³ 50 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.2 5.5
Local Payment Services 7.7 8.5
Startup Scene 4.6 7.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Air Conditioning 4.0 7.8
Green Spaces 7.6 6.6
Natural Disaster Risk 8.2 6.5
Noise Pollution 6.3 5.7
Seasonal Variety 6.7 6.2
Weather 7.2 8.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 9.1
Power Grid Reliability 9.0 8.3
Public WiFi Availability 6.3 6.8
VPN Reliability 8.8 7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Accommodation Cost 5.6 3.3
Cost of Living 6.4 5.2
Currency Stability 9.0 9.1
Entertainment Cost 6.7 6.2
Food & Groceries 6.7 6.8
Gym Membership Cost 6.3 6.7
Transportation Cost 7.5 7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Culture 7.4 8.6
Indoors Fun 6.9 7.3
Language Learning Opportunities 6.6 7.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 8.1
Nightlife 6.7 8.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.1 7.9
Nomad Friendly 6.4 8.6
Online Community Presence 3.8 7.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Cafes with WiFi 7.0 8.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.1 8.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.9 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.9 8.1
Internet Speed 8.2 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Fitness Facilities 6.6 7.8
Food Scene 7.7 8.4
Healthy Food Options 6.8 7.8
Yoga Studios 5.9 7.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Healthcare 8.0 7.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 7.5
Healthcare Quality 8.2 8.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.4 8.4
Ease of Business Registration 5.6 5.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.3 5.2
Freedom of Speech 7.5 7.5
Political Stability 5.7 5.7
Tax Friendliness 5.3 5.3
Visa Ease 7.0 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Air Quality 7.6 8.8
Cleanliness 7.7 7.4
Environmental Quality 7.7 7.4
Family Friendly 7.9 8.0
Language Barrier 5.1 6.1
Work-Life Balance 8.2 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Female Friendly 8.4 8.3
Racial Tolerance 7.8 7.7
Safety 8.8 8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Airport Connectivity 6.0 8.7
Cycling 5.4 5.8
Intercity Travel Options 6.7 8.3
Public Transit 7.0 7.7
Ride-sharing Services 5.3 7.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.2 6.0
Walkability 7.9 8.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Coworking Quality 6.0 7.5
Freelance Ecosystem 4.9 6.4
Networking Opportunities 4.6 7.1
Remote Job Opportunities 5.1 6.2
Time Zone Favorability 8.1 8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Jeans $103 per pair $100 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $102 per pair $90 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Dining Out $139 per month $151 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Cinema Ticket $9.45 per ticket $9.93 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Coffee $2.56 per cup $3.15 per cup
Beer $4.04 per pint $4.85 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $20 per meal $16 per meal
Fast Food Combo $13 per meal $9.66 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $56 per meal $56 per meal
Apples $3.13 per kg $2.06 per kg
Bread $1.29 per loaf $1.47 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.67 per bottle $0.72 per bottle
Milk $1.45 per liter $0.99 per liter
Rice $1.29 per kg $1.14 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.39 per kg $8.21 per kg
Beef $13 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.14 per bottle $6.30 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Groceries $258 per month $179 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Doctor Visit (GP) $22 per visit $67 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $14 per purchase $14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Apartment (1 bedroom) $909 per month $1,347 per month
Housing $763 per month $842 per month
Coworking Space $177 per month $204 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,235 per month $1,907 per month
Coliving Space — $786 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Internet & Mobile $46 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Leisure Activities $55 per month $70 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Haircut $18 per visit $16 per visit
Laundry $0.47 per kg $1.19 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Mobile Plan $18 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28 per month $22 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $30 per month $30 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.09 per hour $16 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Taxi Start $2.44 per trip $1.92 per trip
Transportation $45 per month $42 per month
Taxi per km $1.32 per km $1.08 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $27 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $9.06 per trip $7.31 per trip
Gasoline $2.01 per liter $1.95 per liter
Scooter Rental $1,179 per month $184 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ES Gijón ES Málaga
Utilities $94 per month $86 per month
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