Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria more expensive than Malaga?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 0.9% cheaper than Malaga overall. Rent is 30.7% lower, groceries 6.5% more expensive, and restaurants 6.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Malaga or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Malaga has a purchasing power index of 88.0 while Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 88.5 (NYC = 100). Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇸 Malaga vs 🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

2026

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 0.9% cheaper

Category	🇪🇸 Malaga	🇪🇸 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	Difference
Cost of Living	52.7	52.2	-0.9%
Rent	31.9	22.1	-30.7%
Groceries	53.8	57.3	+6.5%
Restaurants	59.5	55.7	-6.4%
Purchasing Power	88.0	88.5	+0.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.