Travel budget and cost of living in Puerto Rico how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: calculate your travel budget
Puerto Rico: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Puerto Rico for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 93 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 6.7 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1949*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 182 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 15 per person
- $ 9 per person
Total budget:
$ 4177*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 303 for 2 ppl.
- $ 63 per person
- $ 26 per person
- $ 18 per person
Total budget:
$ 7230*
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2023
Cost of living: Puerto Rico VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2023 is 2% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Puerto Rico by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Puerto Rico compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Puerto Rico | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 20% more | Travel budget and cost of living in San Juan |
| Coamo | 16% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Coamo |
| Dorado | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Dorado |
| Guayama | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Guayama |
| Arecibo | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Arecibo |
| Luquillo | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Luquillo |
Local prices in Puerto Rico by expense type
Puerto Rico: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Puerto Rico costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 8.4 to $ 32)
($ 8.4 to $ 32)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 23 to $ 63)
($ 23 to $ 63)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44McDonald's meal
$ 9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 10)
($ 7.9 to $ 10)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 6.7)
($ 1.7 to $ 6.7)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Puerto Rico: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 101 to $ 109)
($ 101 to $ 109)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1272-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 110 to $ 262)
($ 110 to $ 262)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1503-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 134 to $ 314)
($ 134 to $ 314)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2164-star hotel
$ 400/night
($ 312 to $ 538)
($ 312 to $ 538)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3225-star hotel
$ 811/night
($ 559 to $ 1173)
($ 559 to $ 1173)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 679Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 106/month
($ 81 to $ 141)
($ 81 to $ 141)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137Room with kitchen
$ 238/month
($ 159 to $ 416)
($ 159 to $ 416)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217Hotel with swimming pool
$ 251/month
($ 152 to $ 488)
($ 152 to $ 488)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198Cottage or guest house
$ 179/month
($ 130 to $ 253)
($ 130 to $ 253)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269Family room
$ 278/month
($ 174 to $ 513)
($ 174 to $ 513)
37% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204Puerto Rico: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Puerto Rico costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
78% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.9)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.9)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Eggs
$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 7.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 7.8)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Chicken
$ 10.2/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 18)
($ 4.9 to $ 18)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 13)
($ 2.2 to $ 13)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.4)
($ 2.7 to $ 7.4)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.4)
($ 1.7 to $ 7.4)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Puerto Rico: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Puerto Rico is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.6
($ 3.3 to $ 12)
($ 3.3 to $ 12)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 76/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 210)
($ 21 to $ 210)
118% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 35Puerto Rico: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Puerto Rico is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 15)
($ 7.9 to $ 15)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 30/hr
($ 14 to $ 46)
($ 14 to $ 46)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Puerto Rico: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Puerto Rico is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 14)
($ 10 to $ 14)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 29 to $ 73)
($ 29 to $ 73)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59Summer dress
$ 51
($ 29 to $ 77)
($ 29 to $ 77)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
New York City → San Juan
$ 371
(fair price: $ 279)
(fair price: $ 279)
Chicago → San Juan
$ 480
(fair price: $ 359)
(fair price: $ 359)
Atlanta → San Juan
$ 391
(fair price: $ 271)
(fair price: $ 271)
London → San Juan
$ 899
(fair price: $ 754)
(fair price: $ 754)
Los Angeles → San Juan
$ 474
(fair price: $ 372)
(fair price: $ 372)
Toronto (Ontario) → San Juan
$ 493
(fair price: $ 409)
(fair price: $ 409)
About the information on the cost of living in Puerto Rico
The information about the cost of living in Puerto Rico shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Puerto Rico updated on 24-09-2023.
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