Travel budget on the island of Tenerife

Tenerife: calculate your travel budget

Tenerife: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday on the island of Tenerife for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1506* (1400 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 3217* (2968 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 145 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4554* (4200 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living on the island of Tenerife in 2024

Cost of living: Tenerife VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living on the island of Tenerife in 2024 is 28% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living on the island of Tenerife by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities on the island of Tenerife compared to the national average.

Cities /Tenerife View Details
El Médano 16% moreTravel budget and cost of living in El Médano
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 6% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Puerto de la Cruz
San Cristóbal de La Laguna 15% lessTravel budget and cost of living in San Cristóbal de La Laguna



Local prices on the island of Tenerife by expense type

Tenerife: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant on the island of Tenerife costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 8.7 to $ 17)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 20 to $ 31)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.7 to $ 11)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 3.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Tenerife: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget on the island of Tenerife costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 47 to $ 327)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 45 to $ 409)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 55 to $ 430)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 89 to $ 292)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 282/night
($ 132 to $ 704)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 95/month
($ 43 to $ 283)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 47 to $ 543)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 200/month
($ 60 to $ 763)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 113/month
($ 36 to $ 560)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 304/month
($ 67 to $ 776)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Tenerife: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food on the island of Tenerife costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 2.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 7.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Tenerife: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport on the island of Tenerife is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 378)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Tenerife: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities on the island of Tenerife costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.1/ticket
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10/hr
($ 8.7 to $ 11)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Tenerife: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget on the island of Tenerife costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 55 to $ 103)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 14 to $ 33)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Tenerife
London → Tenerife
London → Tenerife
$ 141
(fair price: $ 108)
Manchester → Tenerife
Manchester → Tenerife
Manchester → Tenerife
$ 192
(fair price: $ 160)
Edinburgh → Tenerife
Edinburgh → Tenerife
Edinburgh → Tenerife
$ 219
(fair price: $ 182)
Manchester → Lanzarote
Manchester → Lanzarote
Manchester → Lanzarote
$ 214
(fair price: $ 175)
Dublin → Tenerife
Dublin → Tenerife
Dublin → Tenerife
$ 208
(fair price: $ 174)
Dublin → Lanzarote
Dublin → Lanzarote
Dublin → Lanzarote
$ 215
(fair price: $ 183)



About the information on the cost of living on the island of Tenerife

The information about the cost of living on the island of Tenerife shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living on the island of Tenerife updated on 25-03-2024.

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