Spain
The largest Canary Island, home to Spain's highest peak (Mount Teide), offering year-round sunshine, volcanic landscapes, and diverse beaches.
#77 of 250
32% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 892
Based on NYC = 100 index
Tenerife is the 77. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 892 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 47% above the median city and adds $ 110 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 15, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 40. It is also pricier than usual for housing.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 37% below the median: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 82.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed September 17, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Tenerife, Spain. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/tenerife. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,117.51 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | pisos.com |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,508.64 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | pisos.com |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.81 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.22 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Beef (1kg) | 21.78 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 12.25 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.53 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.19 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.23 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Cheese (1kg) | 11.12 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Butter (200g) | 1.90 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Eggs (12) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Bread (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.19 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.83 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Oats (500g) | 0.94 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.41 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.55 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.38 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.48 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.12 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.57 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.12 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.03 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Coffee (250g) | 2.73 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.96 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.12 / item | 1 | 2026-09-17 | Mercadona |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.79 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 81.87 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 50.29 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Official Drug Price Lists |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 46.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 117.34 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 40.22 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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