Cost of Living

Tenerife, Spain

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

CheapestNew York = 100
28/ 10072% cheaper than New York
$2,350/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
subtropical oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$980/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & Groceries
52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$65/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
Utilities
44/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$42/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$380/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.8/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$52/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tenerife cheap to live in?

Tenerife has a cost of living index of 28/100, where New York = 100. It is 72% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,000–$1,400 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tenerife?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tenerife costs approximately $980/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is Tenerife good for digital nomads?

Tenerife has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Tenerife?

The median net monthly salary in Tenerife is approximately $2,350 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

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

Tenerife (cost index 28) is 72% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,800/month by moving from New York to Tenerife.

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