Expat Tips30 October 20258 min read
Cost of Living in Tenerife 2026: A Realistic Breakdown for Expats
By TruTrade Team
The Real Cost of Living in Tenerife
One of the biggest questions expats ask is: "How much does it cost to live in Tenerife?" The answer depends on your lifestyle, location, and expectations. Here's a realistic breakdown for 2026.
Housing
Rent (monthly):
- 1-bed apartment (south): €600-900
- 2-bed apartment (south): €800-1,200
- 3-bed villa with pool: €1,200-2,500
- Northern Tenerife: 20-30% cheaper than south
Purchase prices:
- 1-bed apartment: €100,000-200,000
- 2-bed apartment: €150,000-300,000
- Villa with pool: €300,000-800,000+
Utilities
Monthly costs for a 2-bed apartment:
- Electricity: €60-120 (higher with AC)
- Water: €20-40
- Internet: €25-40
- Mobile phone: €10-25
- Community fees: €50-150
Food & Drink
- Supermarket shop (weekly, couple): €60-100
- Restaurant meal (per person): €10-20
- Coffee: €1.20-2.00
- Beer: €1.50-3.00
- Wine (bottle, supermarket): €3-8
Transport
- Petrol: €1.30-1.50/liter
- Bus (TITSA): €1.25-9.00 depending on distance
- Car insurance: €300-600/year
- ITV (MOT): €30-40/year
Total Monthly Budget
- Budget lifestyle: €1,200-1,500/month (couple)
- Comfortable lifestyle: €1,800-2,500/month (couple)
- Luxury lifestyle: €3,000+/month (couple)
Home Maintenance Costs
Don't forget ongoing home maintenance:
- Regular cleaning: €40-80/visit
- Pool maintenance: €80-180/month
- Garden maintenance: €80-200/month
- Annual AC service: €80-150
- General repairs: Budget €50-100/month
TruTrade helps you find affordable, verified professionals for all your home maintenance needs.
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