Rent in Málaga vs Mijas
Málaga · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Mijas is 2% cheaper than in Málaga. The difference is €15/month — a saving of €180 per year.
€731/month in Málaga vs €716/month in Mijas. National average: €648/month.
Context
Málaga and Mijas are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Mijas is the more affordable option, saving €15/month compared to Málaga. Unemployment in Málaga (16.7%) is higher than in Mijas (13.1%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Málaga
731€/month
Mijas
716€/month
Annual change
Málaga
+3.9%
Mijas
+3.5%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Málaga
126.1
Mijas
123.4
vs national average
Málaga
+83€
Mijas
+68€
Population
Málaga
599,063
Mijas
95,104
Per capita income
Málaga
13,847€
Mijas
11,823€
Rent-to-income ratio
Málaga
63.3%
Mijas
72.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Mijas is the more affordable option at €716/month, 2% less than Málaga (€731/month). Living in Mijas saves €180 per year compared to Málaga.
Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía
731€/month
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Mijas
Málaga · Andalucía
716€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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