Rent in Fuengirola vs Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Fuengirola is 3% cheaper than in Málaga. The difference is €20/month — a saving of €240 per year.
€711/month in Fuengirola vs €731/month in Málaga. National average: €648/month.
Context
Fuengirola and Málaga are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Fuengirola is the more affordable option, saving €20/month compared to Málaga. Unemployment in Málaga (16.7%) is higher than in Fuengirola (11.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Málaga
Málaga
Estimated rent
Fuengirola
711€/month
Málaga
731€/month
Annual change
Fuengirola
+3.7%
Málaga
+3.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Fuengirola
122.6
Málaga
126.1
vs national average
Fuengirola
+63€
Málaga
+83€
Population
Fuengirola
85,211
Málaga
599,063
Per capita income
Fuengirola
12,115€
Málaga
13,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Fuengirola
70.4%
Málaga
63.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Fuengirola is the more affordable option at €711/month, 3% less than Málaga (€731/month). Living in Fuengirola saves €240 per year compared to Málaga.
Fuengirola
Málaga · Andalucía
711€/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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