Cost of living in Marbella (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Marbella (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 | €3.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 | €1.06 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.01 | €3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 | €1.94 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 | €1.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 | €1.32 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 | €1.07 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.26 | €8 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.52 | €1.89 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 | €1.14 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Marbella (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,349 | €970 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €893 | €808 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 | €110 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €799 | €833 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 | €487 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 | €56 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 | €35 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 | €356 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 | €82 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €11 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Marbella (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €70 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €26 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €82 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 | €92 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Marbella (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,600 | €17,121 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.28 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €21 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Marbella (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €104 | €65 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.69 | €3.25 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 | €2.41 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 | €2.52 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 | €1.69 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 | €1.91 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €13 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Marbella (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Marbella | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €31 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €14 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 | €51 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €39 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 | €2.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 | €3.65 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 | €431 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.19 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 | €46 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 | €4.75 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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