Cost of Living

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Live cost-of-living data for Santa Cruz de Tenerife — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
31/ 10069% cheaper than New York
$1,100/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
58/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$900/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & Groceries
52/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$60/month
One-Way Ticket$2.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$13/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$175
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
62/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Santa Cruz Centro, Puerto de la Cruz, Adeje

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife cheap to live in?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a cost of living index of 31/100, where New York = 100. It is 69% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,100–$1,540 per month.

How much does rent cost in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife costs approximately $900/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife good for digital nomads?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $175/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The median net monthly salary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is approximately $1,100 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Santa Cruz de Tenerife compare to New York for cost of living?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife (cost index 31) is 69% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,725/month by moving from New York to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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