Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: rent, salaries & real expenses (2026)
The cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is around €1351/month, with rent at €581 (INE 2023) — 10% below the Spanish average. Rent trend: +2.9% per year. Here's the full breakdown.
Avg. rent
581€
/ month · INE
Total cost
1351€
/ month est.
Salary needed
33k€
gross / year
Rent trend
+2.9%
annual change
Estimated monthly budget
Food, transport and utility expenses based on INE/Eurostat national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
Rent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Est. rent
581€
/ month
vs Spain
-10%
media 648€
Ranking
#433
of 748
Trend
+2.9%
annual change
Rent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 10% cheaper than the national average and 1% cheaper than the Canarias average (€589/month). The annual trend is +2.9%.
What salary do you need to live in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Recommended salary
32,500€
gross / year
Rule applied
30%
max rent/net
Avg CCAA salary
25,120€
gross / year · INE
To avoid spending more than 30% of your net salary on rent in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (€581/month), you need to earn at least €32,500 gross/year. The average gross salary in Canarias is €25,120/year according to INE.
Buying in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: what does a mortgage cost?
Est. price
115,000€
PER ~200 months
Monthly payment
461€
25yr · 3.5% · 80%
Down pmt + costs
34,500€
20% + 10%
Estimate based on a sale price of €115,000 (typical price-to-rent ratio). 25-year mortgage at 3.5% with 80% financed. Indicative calculation.
Calculate with your price →Quality of life in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Summer max
25.3°C
Jun–Aug · ERA5
Winter min
15.4°C
Dec–Feb · ERA5
Unemployment
14.3%
SEPE 202604
Rent burden
46.1%
of net income
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a warm climate with mild summers (25.3°C max from June to August) and cool winters (15.4°C min from December to February). Unemployment stands at 14.3% (SEPE 202604) and the rent-to-income burden is 46.1%. Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 (2015-2024 normals).
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Rent: INE IPVA index (2023). Expenses: INE/Eurostat national averages. Mortgage: indicative calculation.