🇪🇸 Cost of Living in Tenerife
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$2,042/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Tenerife vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Tenerife?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $2,042/month in Tenerife, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,695/month.
What is the average salary in Tenerife?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Tenerife is about $1,932, according to Numbeo data.
Is Tenerife expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Warsaw ($1,993/mo), Prague ($2,032/mo), Nice ($1,922/mo), Porto ($1,940/mo), Vienna ($2,394/mo). Tenerife comes in at $2,042/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.