Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.26 ($3.90) | $3.62 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 ($0.94) | $0.86 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 ($2.73) | $2.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.22 ($1.46) | $4.92 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 ($7) | $5.56 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($2.01) | $2.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 ($1.28) | $1.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 ($0.89) | $2.02 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.55 ($1.86) | $1.80 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 ($1.04) | $2.28 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €853 ($1,020) | $1,514 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €465 ($556) | $1,018 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 ($97) | $122 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €541 ($647) | $877 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €349 ($418) | $649 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 ($92) | $123 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 ($42) | $42 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €352 ($421) | $358 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 ($145) | $126 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($95) | $46 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 ($43) | $38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 ($92) | $83 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($110) | $76 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 1% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,503 ($24,510) | $23,085 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.96 ($1.15) | $0.62 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($54) | $62 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($23) | $21 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $6.00 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 ($80) | $140 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 ($4.78) | $4.79 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 ($3.51) | $3.09 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 ($3.82) | $4.63 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 ($1.36) | $2.85 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 ($1.91) | $1.83 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $18 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($31) | $44 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 ($97) | $151 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 ($46) | $75 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.83 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.37 ($1.64) | $4.14 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 ($4.33) | $5.84 | - 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €466 ($558) | $502 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.26) | $0.20 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($49) | $49 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.86 ($3.42) | $10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 490 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.195
USD
/
EUR
Do you live in Albany, New York? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in London is 254% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is 7% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Galway is 22% cheaper than in Dublin
- Cost of living in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oporto (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ottawa (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novi Sad (Serbia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Omaha, Nebraska (United States)
Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,928
(€3,286)
in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Florianopolis costs R$ 2.30 (7 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Ostrava costs 16 Kč (14 minutes ago)
- 1 year rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dallas, Texas costs $68 (34 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Ul'yanovsk costs руб 15,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Yerevan costs 2,683Dram (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Los Angeles, California costs $26 (about 1 hour ago)