Valencia vs Tenerife — Cost of Living Calculator Spain 2026

Valencia vs Tenerife

Select two cities to discover the difference in rent, groceries, transport and utility prices.

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Estimated Monthly Budget

Living in Tenerife 7% cheaper than in Valencia

Save approx. 100€ / monthCity-centre apartment rent differs by approximately 7%
Listings in Tenerife

Housing & Rent

Per Month
1-bed apartment in centre
Valencia
€880
Tenerife
€820
3-bed apartment (suburbs)
Valencia
€1200
Tenerife
€1150
Room rental
Valencia
€380
Tenerife
€350

Food & Restaurants

Prices
Weekly groceries (supermarket)
Valencia
€65
Tenerife
€64
Meal for 2 at restaurant
Valencia
€40
Tenerife
€36
Coffee Cortado
Valencia
€1.45
Tenerife
€1.35

Transport

Mobility
Monthly transport pass
Valencia
€28
Tenerife
€25
Taxi ride (5 km)
Valencia
€9.5
Tenerife
€8.5
1 litre Euro 95 gasoline
Valencia
€1.58
Tenerife
€1.35

Utilities & Internet

Bills
Electricity + Water + Gas (85 m²)
Valencia
€125
Tenerife
€95
Internet 600 Mbps
Valencia
€27
Tenerife
€28

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Spain Visa Income Requirements (2026)

For the Spain Digital Nomad Visa, the legal requirement is 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (approx. €2,646 / month). For Non-Lucrative Visa (No Lucrativa), it is 400% of IPREM (approx. €2,400 / month).

Data Sources & Accuracy

Average rental prices are calculated from ILS platform listings and official price statistics across Spain's autonomous communities. Data is updated monthly.

How accurate are the cost of living prices in the calculator?

Our prices are compiled from real market listings on the ILS platform, official price benchmarks from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE), and verified local supermarket and utility rates. We update the index monthly.

Which Spanish cities are the cheapest to live in?

Among popular relocation destinations, Torrevieja, Alicante, and Seville offer significantly lower rental and living expenses (20% to 35% cheaper than Madrid and Barcelona) while maintaining high Mediterranean quality of life.

What monthly budget is needed for a Digital Nomad in Spain?

A comfortable solo lifestyle in cities like Valencia or Malaga generally requires €1,800 to €2,300 per month including apartment rental, dining, coworking, and utilities. In Madrid and Barcelona, the average is €2,300 to €2,900.

How does apartment rent compare between Madrid and Barcelona?

Both capitals have Spain's highest rental rates. Barcelona averages around €1,250 for a 1-bedroom apartment in the center, while Madrid averages €1,200. Suburb rentals and shared rooms are very similar in both cities.