Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico

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Local currency
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Puerto Rico

About Puerto Rico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$891
Family of 4 / mo
$2,304
Internet
118.54Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
1.5%
Population
3.21M

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island in the Caribbean that is a territory of the United States. Known for its stunning beaches, colorful buildings, and rich culture, Puerto Rico attracts many visitors each year. The capital, San Juan, is famous for its historic old town, where you can explore cobblestone streets and see old forts.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $109.08
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $60.45
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $59.74
  • Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $125.86

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $4
  • Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $2,422

Food - Beverages

  • Cappuccinoest.USD $3.9
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $2.86
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $5.4
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $1.77
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $1.59

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $16.2
  • Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $81
  • Fast Food Comboest.USD $10.13

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $12.15
  • Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $13.42
  • Apples (1 kg)est.USD $7.63
  • Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $2.88
  • Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $5.02
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $5.7
  • Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $4.31
  • Onions (1 kg)est.USD $3.53
  • Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $3.36
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $2.17
  • Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $16.2
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $13.5

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $1,859
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $1,260
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $206.13
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $163.3
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $1,065
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $640.31

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $49.22
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $496.91
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $27.77
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $10.8
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $10,183

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $33.75
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $32,558
  • One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $2.03
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $6.75
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $58.7
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $3.04
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $36,450

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $81.69
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $293.38
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