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

Vega Alta travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Vega Alta

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

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

Cost of living in Vega Alta compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Vega Alta in 2025 is 4% less 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 Vega Alta in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Vega Alta by expense type

Restaurant budget in Vega Alta

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 14 to $ 34)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 49/person
($ 37 to $ 83)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 9.9 to $ 14)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2.1/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Vega Alta

1-star hotel

$ 153/night
($ 90 to $ 423)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 205/night
($ 90 to $ 741)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 279/night
($ 77 to $ 978)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 451/night
($ 251 to $ 1033)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 1462/night
($ 808 to $ 2479)

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159% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 566

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 159/month
($ 87 to $ 417)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 313/month
($ 96 to $ 1085)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 349/month
($ 87 to $ 1252)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 265/month
($ 196 to $ 507)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 371/month
($ 136 to $ 1085)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Vega Alta

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.9)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 8.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 4.9/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 3 to $ 7.7)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Vega Alta

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 12
($ 12 to $ 12)

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176% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Vega Alta

Cinema

$ 8.3/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 16)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Vega Alta

Cigarettes

$ 11/pack
($ 11 to $ 16)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 28 to $ 67)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 40 to $ 83)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → San Juan

$ 560
(fair price: $ 455)

London → San Juan

$ 850
(fair price: $ 746)

New York City → San Juan

$ 332
(fair price: $ 259)

Atlanta → San Juan

$ 360
(fair price: $ 254)

Los Angeles → San Juan

$ 464
(fair price: $ 364)

Chicago → San Juan

$ 441
(fair price: $ 314)