San Juan travel budget

San Juan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to San Juan

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1920*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 206 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4827*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 338 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 8255*

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



Cost of living in San Juan compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in San Juan in 2024 is 35% 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 San Juan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in San Juan by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Juan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in San Juan is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 36 to $ 63)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9/person
($ 8 to $ 12)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.9/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Juan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in San Juan is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 53 to $ 560)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 92 to $ 572)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 245/night
($ 91 to $ 591)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 431/night
($ 250 to $ 905)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1223/night
($ 549 to $ 2404)

142% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 170/month
($ 70 to $ 506)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 291/month
($ 125 to $ 819)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 328/month
($ 115 to $ 1107)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 214/month
($ 100 to $ 555)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 330/month
($ 114 to $ 957)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in San Juan

On average, the price of supermarket food in San Juan is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.5/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 8)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.6/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 12)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.2)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 3)

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

Public and private transport budget in San Juan

On average, the price of transport in San Juan is 163% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

7% more 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)
$ 10
($ 3 to $ 10)

166% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 249/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 1685)

694% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in San Juan

On average, budget for leisure activities in San Juan is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8 to $ 14)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 26 to $ 40)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Juan

On average, shopping budget in San Juan is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 10 to $ 13)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 35 to $ 61)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 28 to $ 71)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
$ 323
(fair price: $ 248)
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
$ 423
(fair price: $ 306)
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
$ 333
(fair price: $ 229)
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
$ 782
(fair price: $ 653)
Los Angeles → San Juan
Los Angeles  → San Juan
Los Angeles  → San Juan
$ 449
(fair price: $ 360)
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
$ 443
(fair price: $ 363)

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About this information on the cost of living in San Juan

The information about the cost of living in San Juan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in San Juan was updated on 26-03-2024.

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