Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain compared to Albany, New York, United States
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.78 ($3.41) | $3.51 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 ($0.98) | $0.87 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.22 ($2.73) | $2.54 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 ($1.47) | $4.74 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.47 ($5.49) | $7 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($2.03) | $3.04 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 ($1.18) | $1.59 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 ($0.97) | $2.08 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.63 ($2.01) | $1.74 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.06) | $1.98 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €711 ($874) | $1,463 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 ($615) | $1,143 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 ($104) | $141 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €515 ($632) | $889 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €348 ($428) | $731 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €72 ($88) | $126 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 ($40) | $44 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | €336 ($412) | $303 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($127) | $130 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $26 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($89) | $47 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 ($46) | $41 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($93) | $82 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 ($114) | $82 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 1% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,426 ($26,328) | $24,752 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.93 ($1.14) | $0.67 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($49) | $61 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 ($19) | $15 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $26 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €64 ($78) | $99 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.91 ($4.81) | $4.79 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 ($3.62) | $3.26 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.77) | $5.18 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 ($1.46) | $3.32 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 ($1.99) | $1.97 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $24 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($103) | $136 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 ($45) | $96 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.77 ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 ($1.73) | $4.38 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 ($4.68) | $6 | - 23% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €447 ($550) | $429 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 ($0.49) | $0.20 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($49) | $40 | + 22% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.91 ($3.57) | $11 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,352
(€2,728)
in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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