Cost of Living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a cost of living index of 55/100 (New York = 100). It is 45% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

55/100
Cost Index
$1,100/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 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 & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$60/month
One-Way Ticket$2.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

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 55/100, where New York = 100. It is 45% 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 55) is 45% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,125/month by moving from New York to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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