🏙️Spain
Málaga
Málaga combines tech innovation with coastal living - guide to Costa del Sol's growing tech city.
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Population
578,000
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Highlight
Costa del Sol tech hub with beaches and innovation
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Country
Spain
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Air Quality
Good
Costa del Sol gem with tech innovation, beautiful beaches, and growing international community
Quick stats
Cost Index
72/100
Rent (1BR center)
€800–2,000/month
Median Salary
€20,000–35,000 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe
Transport
Buses, metro, bikes, walking
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Centro HistóricoLa MalaguetaPedregalejoEl LimonarHuelinCarretera de Cádiz
Key Sectors
TechnologyTourismReal EstatePort LogisticsAerospaceCreative Industries
✓ Advantages
- •Excellent year-round climate
- •Growing tech and innovation sector
- •Beautiful beaches and coastal lifestyle
- •International airport connections
- •Growing expat community
- •Rich history and cultural attractions
! Considerations
- •Tourism crowds and seasonal economy
- •Limited high-level career opportunities
- •Higher costs in coastal areas
- •Summer heat and tourist density
Málaga FAQs
Tech scene on Costa del Sol?
Growing tech hub with startups, coworking spaces, and digital nomads, but still developing compared to Madrid/Barcelona.
Year-round beach living?
Excellent climate for outdoor lifestyle, but summer tourism crowds and higher seasonal costs.
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