Cost of Living in Puerto Rico
Summary of cost of living in Puerto Rico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,827.5$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,100.5$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Puerto Rico is, on average, 9.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Puerto Rico is, on average, 51.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.50 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.04 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.27 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.57 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.23 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.09 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.84 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.34 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.71 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.95 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.18 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.13 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.93 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.81 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.77 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.26 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.34 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.65 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.05 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.50 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.97 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,230.38 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 297.05 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 72.21 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 69.29 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.18 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 33.57 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 433.98 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,010.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 50.72 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 48.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.58 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 103.57 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 777.49 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 597.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,576.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,160.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 243.42 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 136.64 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,598.74 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.75 |
Prices in Puerto Rico
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Last update: 22 November 2025
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Last update: 22 November 2025
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