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:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2435*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 215 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 4667*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 295 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 7057*

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Puerto Rico VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2025 is 5% 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:

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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).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10.3 to $ 32)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 24 to $ 65)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.3/person
($ 8.2 to $ 12)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 5.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Puerto Rico: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 77 to $ 675)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 201/night
($ 105 to $ 489)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 98 to $ 593)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 360/night
($ 232 to $ 683)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 543/night
($ 311 to $ 1148)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 194/month
($ 84 to $ 699)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 246/month
($ 111 to $ 679)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 271/month
($ 116 to $ 764)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 224/month
($ 137 to $ 492)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 285/month
($ 136 to $ 725)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Puerto Rico: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 6.2/500g
($ 4.6 to $ 9)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 8.1)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 16)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.4)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Puerto Rico: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Puerto Rico costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 8.2
($ 5.2 to $ 10.3)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 94)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Puerto Rico: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Puerto Rico is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.3/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 15)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 13 to $ 43)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Puerto Rico: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Puerto Rico costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10.3 to $ 13)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 26 to $ 73)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 26 to $ 63)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
$ 563
(fair price: $ 459)
New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
$ 338
(fair price: $ 266)
Los Angeles → San Juan
Los Angeles  → San Juan
Los Angeles  → San Juan
$ 472
(fair price: $ 365)
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
$ 446
(fair price: $ 318)
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
$ 369
(fair price: $ 257)
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
$ 857
(fair price: $ 751)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Puerto Rico updated on 30-04-2025.

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