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Cost of Living in La Orotava

La Orotava, Canary Islands, Spain · Population 42,514

▼ -16% vs Spain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€663 ($720)
Couple, monthly€1,195 ($1,299)
Family of four, monthly€1,564 ($1,700)

Estimated Prices in La Orotava

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.46 ($7.02)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€25.83 ($28.08)per meal
Cappuccino€1.94 ($2.11)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€146 ($159)per month
Monthly public transport pass€23.68 ($25.74)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€62.43 ($67.86)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€18.08 ($19.66)per month
Fitness club membership€18.08 ($19.66)per month
Cinema ticket€4.74 ($5.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€334 ($363)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€232 ($252)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€697 ($757)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Orotava is €1,822 ($1,980) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €663 ($720) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €862 ($937) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€232 ($252)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Puerto de la Cruz

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Santa Úrsula

7 km away · Canary Islands

La Victoria de Acentejo

9 km away · Canary Islands

La Matanza de Acentejo

11 km away · Canary Islands

Güimar

12 km away · Canary Islands

Candelaria

14 km away · Canary Islands

Sauzal

15 km away · Canary Islands

Icod de los Vinos

18 km away · Canary Islands

Other Major Cities in Spain

Madrid

Madrid · pop. 6,211,000

€990 ($1,076) / mo

Barcelona

Catalonia · pop. 4,800,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Valencia

Valencia · pop. 1,595,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Sevilla

Andalusia · pop. 1,100,000

€857 ($932) / mo

Bilbao

Basque Country · pop. 782,000

€792 ($861) / mo

Zaragoza

Aragon · pop. 736,649

€792 ($861) / mo

Murcia

Murcia · pop. 672,773

€792 ($861) / mo

Las Palmas

Canary Islands · pop. 635,000

€792 ($861) / mo

Living in La Orotava

La Orotava is one of the key cities in Spain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €663 ($720), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €232 ($252) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,564 ($1,700) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,195 ($1,299) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Orotava is €1,822 ($1,980). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €862 ($937) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Orotava expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €663 ($720) per month in La Orotava including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Spain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Orotava?
A net salary of around €862 ($937) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Orotava with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Orotava is €1,822 ($1,980).
How much is rent in La Orotava?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €334 ($363) per month in the city centre and €232 ($252) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €697 ($757).
Is La Orotava cheaper than Spain on average?
Yes — La Orotava is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Spain average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Orotava?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €146 ($159) in La Orotava. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in La Orotava compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Orotava is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Orotava are estimates based on Spain national averages adjusted for city size (population 42,514). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.