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Valencia vs Málaga

ES Spain ES Spain

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

At a glance

At a glance
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Country Spain Spain
Nomad score 7.4 / 10 7.5 / 10
Cost of living $3,784 / mo $3,674 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 21°C 27° / 21°C
Air quality (AQI) 56 Moderate 55 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Average high 23°C 23.9°C
Average low 14.5°C 15.9°C
Precipitation 43 mm / mo 39 mm / mo
Sunshine 307 h / mo 322 h / mo
Humidity 66% 64%
Rain days 5 / mo 4.6 / mo
Wind speed 18.4 km/h 16.6 km/h

ES Valencia · average high by month

ES Málaga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ES Valencia ES Málaga
US AQI 56 55
PM2.5 11.4 µg/m³ 11.8 µg/m³
PM10 23.6 µg/m³ 25.7 µg/m³
Ozone 72 µg/m³ 68 µg/m³
UV index 4.4 5.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.3 5.5
Local Payment Services 8.5 8.5
Startup Scene 6.6 7.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Air Conditioning 7.5 7.8
Green Spaces 7.8 6.6
Natural Disaster Risk 7.5 8.1
Noise Pollution 5.7 5.7
Seasonal Variety 6.5 6.2
Weather 7.6 8.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Mobile Network Coverage 9.0 9.1
Power Grid Reliability 9.1 9.0
Public WiFi Availability 7.2 6.8
VPN Reliability 8.9 9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Accommodation Cost 4.8 4.7
Cost of Living 5.8 5.7
Currency Stability 9.1 9.1
Entertainment Cost 6.1 6.2
Food & Groceries 6.6 6.8
Gym Membership Cost 6.0 5.8
Transportation Cost 7.2 7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Culture 8.5 8.6
Indoors Fun 7.4 7.3
Language Learning Opportunities 7.3 7.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 8.1
Nightlife 7.6 8.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.3 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Nomad Events & Meetups 7.8 7.9
Nomad Friendly 8.4 8.6
Online Community Presence 7.3 7.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Cafes with WiFi 7.8 8.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 7.9 8.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.2 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 7.3 8.1
Internet Speed 8.5 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.8 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Fitness Facilities 7.7 7.8
Food Scene 8.4 8.4
Healthy Food Options 8.1 7.8
Yoga Studios 7.3 7.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Healthcare 8.3 7.9
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 7.5
Healthcare Quality 8.6 8.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.2 8.3
Ease of Business Registration 5.4 5.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.3 5.2
Freedom of Speech 8.5 8.4
Political Stability 7.8 7.8
Tax Friendliness 5.9 5.8
Visa Ease 7.1 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Air Quality 7.1 6.8
Cleanliness 7.7 7.4
Environmental Quality 7.7 7.4
Family Friendly 8.2 8.0
Language Barrier 5.7 6.1
Work-Life Balance 8.3 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Female Friendly 8.5 8.3
Racial Tolerance 7.6 7.7
Safety 8.3 8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Airport Connectivity 7.8 8.7
Cycling 8.0 5.8
Intercity Travel Options 8.2 8.3
Public Transit 7.9 7.7
Ride-sharing Services 7.5 7.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.1 7.3
Walkability 8.2 8.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Coworking Quality 7.7 7.5
Freelance Ecosystem 6.4 6.4
Networking Opportunities 6.7 7.1
Remote Job Opportunities 6.6 6.2
Time Zone Favorability 8.5 8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Jeans $98 per pair $87 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $110 per pair $102 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Dining Out $139 per month $139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $9.82 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Coffee $2.20 per cup $2.54 per cup
Beer $4.04 per pint $4.04 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $16 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $69 per meal $64 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $2.43 per kg $2.43 per kg
Bread $1.44 per loaf $1.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.98 per bottle $0.98 per bottle
Milk $1.33 per liter $1.21 per liter
Rice $1.68 per kg $1.68 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.82 per kg $9.01 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.24 per bottle $9.24 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Groceries $289 per month $324 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Doctor Visit (GP) $87 per visit $75 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.67 per purchase $8.67 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Housing $867 per month $867 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,329 per month $1,098 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,773 per month $2,542 per month
Coworking Space $243 per month $214 per month
Coliving Space $1,098 per month $982 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Leisure Activities $92 per month $69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Haircut $21 per visit $21 per visit
Laundry $7.51 per kg $10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Mobile Plan $25 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $37 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $23 one-time
Gym Membership $52 per month $52 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $16 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Transportation $23 per month $35 per month
Taxi Start $5.20 per trip $4.33 per trip
Taxi per km $1.56 per km $1.27 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $44 per month $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip $11 per trip
Gasoline $2.06 per liter $1.94 per liter
Scooter Rental $0.29 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ES Valencia ES Málaga
Utilities $127 per month $127 per month