Rent in Benalmádena vs Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Benalmádena is 1% cheaper than in Málaga. The difference is €5/month — a saving of €60 per year.
€726/month in Benalmádena vs €731/month in Málaga. National average: €648/month.
Context
Benalmádena and Málaga are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Benalmádena is the more affordable option, saving €5/month compared to Málaga. Unemployment in Málaga (16.7%) is higher than in Benalmádena (12%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Málaga
Málaga
Estimated rent
Benalmádena
726€/month
Málaga
731€/month
Annual change
Benalmádena
+3.5%
Málaga
+3.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Benalmádena
125.2
Málaga
126.1
vs national average
Benalmádena
+78€
Málaga
+83€
Population
Benalmádena
78,338
Málaga
599,063
Per capita income
Benalmádena
13,418€
Málaga
13,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Benalmádena
64.9%
Málaga
63.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Benalmádena is the more affordable option at €726/month, 1% less than Málaga (€731/month). Living in Benalmádena saves €60 per year compared to Málaga.
Benalmádena
Málaga · Andalucía
726€/month
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Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía
731€/month
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Cost of living guides
Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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