Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (AU$4.63) | AU$4.99 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.27 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (AU$4.70) | AU$4.99 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (AU$3.75) | AU$4.99 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.35 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.46 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (AU$1.72) | AU$4.73 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.13 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.56 (AU$0.87) | AU$1.79 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €994 (AU$1,552) | AU$2,461 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €631 (AU$985) | AU$1,879 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (AU$126) | AU$140 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €702 (AU$1,096) | AU$1,843 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €519 (AU$811) | AU$1,301 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (AU$83) | AU$92 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (AU$50) | AU$52 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €379 (AU$592) | AU$573 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$132) | AU$177 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$121) | AU$100 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (AU$41) | AU$60 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$137) | AU$157 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (AU$153) | AU$117 | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,237 (AU$26,914) | AU$25,963 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.98 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.45 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (AU$61) | AU$100 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (AU$83) | AU$71 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.37 (AU$3.69) | AU$4.60 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (AU$3.58) | AU$5.36 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.19 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (AU$2.40) | AU$3.88 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (AU$19) | AU$25 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$43) | AU$52 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$20) | AU$27 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (AU$106) | AU$162 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (AU$59) | AU$108 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.46 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (AU$4.21) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €354 (AU$553) | AU$594 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.83 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$74) | AU$53 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,300 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,429 (€3,477) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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