Travel budget and cost of living in Arecibo (Puerto Rico) how much does a trip cost?

Arecibo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arecibo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Arecibo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Arecibo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Arecibo in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arecibo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Arecibo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arecibo

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 7 to $ 36)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.8/person
($ 7.5 to $ 13)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arecibo

1-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 118 to $ 581)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 86 to $ 527)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 96 to $ 387)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 84 to $ 613)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 499/month
($ 458 to $ 598)

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254% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 226/month
($ 103 to $ 528)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 207/month
($ 83 to $ 633)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 189/month
($ 93 to $ 504)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 256/month
($ 98 to $ 786)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Arecibo

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 8)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 6 to $ 11)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.4)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 3)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Arecibo

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
( $ 2)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 2)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 11
($ 3 to $ 11)

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167% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Arecibo

Cinema

$ 7/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 14)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 41/hr
( $ 41)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arecibo

Cigarettes

$ 9.5/pack
($ 8 to $ 14)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 35 to $ 66)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 16 to $ 71)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan

$ 317
(fair price: $ 244)

Chicago → San Juan

$ 414
(fair price: $ 302)

Atlanta → San Juan

$ 325
(fair price: $ 223)

Los Angeles → San Juan

$ 449
(fair price: $ 360)

London → San Juan

$ 778
(fair price: $ 653)

Toronto → San Juan

$ 440
(fair price: $ 359)