At a glance
 ES
Málaga
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 GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Gibraltar |
| Nomad score | 7.5 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,674 / mo | $3,694 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 14°C | 23° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 22 Good | 26 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23.9°C | 22.6°C |
| Average low | 15.9°C | 15.3°C |
| Precipitation | 39 mm / mo | 62 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 322 h / mo | 314 h / mo |
| Humidity | 64% | 74% |
| Rain days | 4.6 / mo | 6.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.6 km/h | 21.2 km/h |
ES
Málaga · average high by month
J 17
F 18
M 19
A 22
M 25
J 29
J 32
A 32
S 29
O 25
N 21
D 18
GI
Catalan Bay · average high by month
J 16
F 17
M 18
A 21
M 24
J 27
J 30
A 30
S 27
O 24
N 20
D 17
Air quality
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 22 | 26 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 5.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.1 µg/m³ | 9.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 45 µg/m³ | 23 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Startup Scene | 7.1 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.2 | 4.0 |
| Weather | 8.8 | 8.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Cost of Living | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.2 | 4.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.8 | 3.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.6 | 5.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 8.0 | 3.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 8.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 7.9 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.6 | 5.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.6 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.1 | 6.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.5 | 4.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.1 | 4.2 |
| Internet Speed | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.7 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.8 | 4.3 |
| Food Scene | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.4 | 3.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.3 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| Visa Ease | 7.3 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Cleanliness | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 9.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.7 | 4.5 |
| Cycling | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.3 | 5.4 |
| Public Transit | 7.7 | 4.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.6 | 2.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.3 | 2.9 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 7.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $87 per pair | $94 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $37 per dress | $60 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $120 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $134 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.82 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.54 per cup | $4.68 per cup |
| Beer | $4.04 per pint | $6.69 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $2.43 per kg | $3.35 per kg |
| Bread | $1.33 per loaf | $2.41 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $2.14 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.21 per liter | $1.87 per liter |
| Rice | $1.68 per kg | $2.94 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.01 per kg | $9.37 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $335 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $75 per visit | $74 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.67 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $867 per month | $1,138 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,098 per month | $1,606 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,542 per month | $2,275 per month |
| Coworking Space | $214 per month | $241 per month |
| Coliving Space | $982 per month | $1,272 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $27 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $9.37 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $33 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $37 per month | $47 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $23 one-time | $20 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $60 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $24 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $35 per month | $33 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.33 per trip | $4.68 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.27 per km | $3.35 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $40 per month | $47 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $11 per trip | $12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.94 per liter | $2.21 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $33 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Málaga
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GI
Catalan Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $127 per month | $134 per month |