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:
- $ 73 for 2 ppl.
- $ 15 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1587*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 154 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 15 per person
- $ 8.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 3615*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 250 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 29 per person
- $ 17 per person
Total budget:
$ 6212*
* 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 2020
Cost of living: Puerto Rico VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2020 is essentially the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dorado | 21% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Dorado |
| Guayama | 18% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Guayama |
| San Juan | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in San Juan |
| Vega Alta | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Vega Alta |
| Luquillo | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Luquillo |
| Humacao | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Humacao |
Local prices in Puerto Rico by expense type
Puerto Rico: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Puerto Rico costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 7.2 to $ 22)
($ 7.2 to $ 22)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 22 to $ 52)
($ 22 to $ 52)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6.1 to $ 8.2)
($ 6.1 to $ 8.2)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Puerto Rico: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 113 to $ 139)
($ 113 to $ 139)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 94 to $ 175)
($ 94 to $ 175)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 127 to $ 239)
($ 127 to $ 239)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 324/night
($ 255 to $ 420)
($ 255 to $ 420)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 899/night
($ 624 to $ 1232)
($ 624 to $ 1232)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 82/month
($ 65 to $ 104)
($ 65 to $ 104)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 187/month
($ 132 to $ 268)
($ 132 to $ 268)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 206/month
($ 144 to $ 314)
($ 144 to $ 314)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 156/month
($ 108 to $ 230)
($ 108 to $ 230)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 244/month
($ 177 to $ 367)
($ 177 to $ 367)
40% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Puerto Rico: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
113% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 2 to $ 3.3)
($ 2 to $ 3.3)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 17)
($ 3.1 to $ 17)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 9.2/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 17)
($ 4.8 to $ 17)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 10.2)
($ 2.3 to $ 10.2)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 10.3)
($ 2.3 to $ 10.3)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 9)
($ 1.6 to $ 9)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 2.6/salad
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 9.9/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 16)
($ 6.1 to $ 16)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Puerto Rico: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Puerto Rico is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 32/month
($ 22 to $ 72)
($ 22 to $ 72)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.1
($ 3.1 to $ 8.2)
($ 3.1 to $ 8.2)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 107)
($ 29 to $ 107)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Puerto Rico: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Puerto Rico costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 211/month
($ 124 to $ 376)
($ 124 to $ 376)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 66/month
($ 52 to $ 83)
($ 52 to $ 83)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 629/month
($ 410 to $ 1025)
($ 410 to $ 1025)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 455/month
($ 309 to $ 717)
($ 309 to $ 717)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 1117/month
($ 616 to $ 2049)
($ 616 to $ 2049)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 845/month
($ 513 to $ 1434)
($ 513 to $ 1434)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 34/month
($ 16 to $ 63)
($ 16 to $ 63)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 361/month
($ 257 to $ 513)
($ 257 to $ 513)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 7901/yr
($ 3564 to $ 14745)
($ 3564 to $ 14745)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Puerto Rico: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Puerto Rico costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 13)
($ 7.2 to $ 13)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 7.2 to $ 32)
($ 7.2 to $ 32)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Puerto Rico: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 10.3/pack
($ 9.2 to $ 12)
($ 9.2 to $ 12)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 27 to $ 63)
($ 27 to $ 63)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 48
($ 27 to $ 63)
($ 27 to $ 63)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 88
($ 63 to $ 124)
($ 63 to $ 124)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 94
($ 52 to $ 155)
($ 52 to $ 155)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → San Juan
$ 944
(fair price: $ 790)
(fair price: $ 790)
Los Angeles → San Juan
$ 499
(fair price: $ 406)
(fair price: $ 406)
New York City → San Juan
$ 463
(fair price: $ 339)
(fair price: $ 339)
Toronto (Ontario) → San Juan
$ 463
(fair price: $ 390)
(fair price: $ 390)
Montreal → San Juan
$ 475
(fair price: $ 415)
(fair price: $ 415)
Manchester → San Juan
$ 949
(fair price: $ 770)
(fair price: $ 770)
Dublin → San Juan
$ 989
(fair price: $ 803)
(fair price: $ 803)
Edinburgh → San Juan
$ 983
(fair price: $ 803)
(fair price: $ 803)
Sydney → San Juan
$ 1408
(fair price: $ 1228)
(fair price: $ 1228)
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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 29-09-2020.