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Living in Costa Adeje

Spain · desert

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Costa Adeje is a small town of roughly 45,000 people on an island in Spain. The climate is desert. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,800. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, diving, nightlife.

It is an island reachable every day, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year.

Costa Adeje at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~45,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,800
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Climate
desert
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love living in Costa Adeje

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+53%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
₿ Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport3/5
⛴️ Getting there~Daily
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required

Spain has no mandate and coverage above 95 per cent, which is the argument its health service makes against one.

If you skip them: Nothing, although a judge can order a vaccination during an outbreak.

Exemptions: Not needed.

Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +53% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Daily

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.

What to know before moving to Costa Adeje

⚠️ The downsides of living in Costa Adeje

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

Where is Costa Adeje?

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Costa Adeje, Spain?

A typical month in Costa Adeje costs around $1,800, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Costa Adeje, Spain safe?

Arcadia rates personal safety in Costa Adeje at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.

What is the internet like in Costa Adeje?

Internet in Costa Adeje is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Costa Adeje?

Costa Adeje has a desert climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.

Is healthcare good in Costa Adeje?

Healthcare in Costa Adeje is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.

How easy is it to move to Spain?

Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Spain at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.

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