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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands hub with growing coworking and coliving scene

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a mid-range month runs about $2,644 (€2,292) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 50% of cities

Internet4.9/10

Slower internet than about 50% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6/10

Better coworking than about 55% of cities

English4/10

Less English-friendly than about 90% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There7.3/10

Easier to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

34 categories for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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