Cost of living in puerto rico 2022: Cost of Living in Puerto Rico

Cost of Living & Prices in Puerto Rico: 42 cities compared

The cost of living in Puerto Rico is $1580, which is 1.22 times less expensive than the average in the United States. Puerto Rico ranked 53rd most expensive and 38th best state to live in the United States.

The average salary after taxes in Puerto Rico is $2475, which is enough to cover living expenses for 1.6 months.

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Prices in Puerto Rico

We calculate prices for Puerto Rico as a weighted mean for the population of 42 cities. Since large cities tend to have a higher cost of living, it’s better to visit specific city pages for more relevant information.

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Rent & Utilities

🏙️ 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	$914
🏡 Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	$699
🏙️ 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	$1681
🏡 Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	$1324
🔌 Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc.	$118
🔌 Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc.	$182
🌐 Internet plan, 50 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited	$58.6
🏦 Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years	4.8%
🏙️ Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	$3266
🏡 House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	$2036

Transportation

🚌 Local transport ticket	$1.9
🎟️ Monthly ticket local transport	$53.3
🚕 Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi	$19.6
⛽ Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0. 26 gal	$0.92

Groceries

🥛 Milk, 1 L or 1 qt	$1.87
🍞 Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb	$2.5
🍚 Rice, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$2.17
🥚 Eggs, x12	$2.9
🧀 Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$6.8
🐔 Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$8.57
🥩 Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$9.04
🍏 Apples, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$4.71
🍌 Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$2.18
🍊 Oranges, 1 kg or 2. 2 lb	$3.91
🍅 Tomato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$4.39
🥔 Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$2.58
🧅 Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	$2.22
🌊 Water, 1 L or 1 qt	$0.99
🍹 Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz	$1.95
🍾 Wine (mid-priced), 750 mL bottle	$12
🍺 Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz	$2
🚬 Cigarette pack	$9.91
💊 Cold medicince, 1 week	$8.22
🧴 Hair Shampoo	$5.4
🧻 Toilet paper, 4 rolls	$3. 54
👄 Toothpaste, 1 tube	$1.93

Cost of living by city in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico cities Cost of Living comparison

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Cost of living in Puerto Rico

The cost of living in Puerto Rico is, on the whole, significantly lower than that of the US. However, it’s still by no means cheap. In Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey for 2022, San Juan ranked 72nd out of 227 countries, placing it on par with large cities worldwide such as Edinburgh and Barcelona.

Cost of accommodation in Puerto Rico

Expats will find that a large portion of their salary goes towards accommodation in Puerto Rico. Apartments are the most common and are cheaper than freestanding houses. As with most places, housing is priciest in city centres and tends to be lower in outlying suburbs. In addition, smaller cities outside of San Juan are generally cheaper than living in the capital.

Cost of transport in Puerto Rico

There is a metro transport system that services parts of San Juan, and a bus route that services the rest of the capital. Where available, these forms of public transport are cheap and reasonably effective. With the use of these and taxis or ride-hailing services, expats can get around the capital without a car. Outside of San Juan, expats generally drive cars. Buying a car in Puerto Rico is expensive, though, and can be perilous; road conditions and adherence to traffic laws can be spotty.

Cost of entertainment and eating out in Puerto Rico

Restaurant prices in Puerto Rico will typically be higher than in the US, especially in tourist areas. PR’s delicious and ubiquitous street food, available from food trucks and kioskos, is tasty and cost-effective.

Cost of groceries in Puerto Rico

Many foodstuffs available in supermarkets are imported from the mainland USA and go for more than what expats might expect. The price of milk, eggs and similar local goods is regulated but high. Price-conscious expats should shop from local markets to get the most bang for their buck.

Cost of healthcare in Puerto Rico

Most expats opt to use private healthcare in Puerto Rico. The cost of this is much less than one would expect, though it’s important to be properly insured. Health insurance in Puerto Rico is well known for being comprehensive yet affordable.  

Cost of education in Puerto Rico

The cost of education in Puerto Rico will vary greatly depending on whether parents send their child to a public or private school. Public schools are free to attend, but the language barrier can be difficult to overcome for non-Spanish-speaking families. Private schools are more likely to teach bilingually or in English. Tuition at these schools is pricey, though.

Cost of living in Puerto Rico chart

Prices may vary depending on product and service provider. The list below shows average prices for San Juan in January 2023.

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90,000 cost of life and price in Utuado 🇵🇷 updated Jul 2022

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Prices for visiting cafes and restaurants

Prices for food

Transport

Municipal services, per month

Salary and financing

children

Clothes and shoes

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Weather monthly in Utuado

Utuado, city in Puerto Rico located in Caribbean. The coordinates are 18.26551 latitude and -66.70045 longitude. nine0005

Estimated cost of living in Utuado

The total cost of living in Utuado for two people with an average consumption level for one month, excluding housing costs, would be 1110.26 USD .
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Prices for visiting cafes and restaurants

Meals in an inexpensive restaurant

816.57
₽

Meals for 2 people, Mid-range restaurant, three courses

5,381.94
₽

Poppy menu at McDonalds or alternative fast food

556.75
₽

Homemade beer, 0.5 liters

157.38
₽

Imported beer, 0.33 liter bottle

222.70
₽

Cappuccino

172.96
₽

Coca-Cola, 0. 33 liter can

92.79
₽

Food prices

Water, 0.33 liter bottle

83.14
₽

Milk, regular, 1 liter

126.20
₽

Loaf of fresh white bread, 0.5 kg

141.04
₽

White rice, 1 kg

74.23
₽

Eggs, pack of 12

188.55
₽

Local cheese, 1 kg

414.97
₽

Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, 1 kg

573.08
₽

Beef tenderloin, red meat, 1 kg

785.39
₽

Apples, 1 kg

553.78
₽

Banana, 1 kg

145.50
₽

Oranges, 1 kg

196.72
₽

Tomato, 1 kg

458.02
₽

Potatoes, 1 kg

327.37
₽

Onion, 1 kg

326.63
₽

Lettuce, 1 head

222.70
₽

Water, 1.5 liter bottle

129.91
₽

Bottle of wine, average price

890.80
₽

Homemade beer, 0.5 liter bottle

55.68
₽

Imported beer, 0.33 liter bottle

167.03
₽

Pack of cigarettes

816. 57
₽

Transport

Taxi, price for 1 hour of waiting, normal fare

1,484.67
₽

Gasoline, 1 liter

55.68
$

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (or equivalent new car)

1,855,841.85
₽

Utilities, per month

Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment, including electricity, heating or cooling, water and garbage collection

11,506.22
₽

Prepaid Mobile Tariff, price for 1 min, No Discount or Plans

18.56
RUB

Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable / ADSL

4,212.76
₽

Salary and financing

Cinema ticket, 1st place

519.64
₽

Mortgage interest rate in percent for 20 years fixed rate, annual, fixed rate

7%

Expenses for children

Private pre-school or kindergarten, monthly per child

24,125.94
₽

International Primary School, annually for 1 child

233,836.07
₽

Clothes and shoes

A pair of jeans in branded clothing stores

4,082. 85
₽

Summer dress in a branded clothing store

3,835.65
₽

Pair of sneakers, average price

6,062.66
₽

Pair of leather shoes

5,938.69
₽

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Petrol price in Puerto Rico 2023

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Puerto Rico gasoline price

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Indicator	Meaning	Period
Gasoline prices	0. 78 USD/liter	Dec. 2022

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Puerto Rico Latest Gasoline Price Chart (USD/liter)

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How much does petrol cost in Puerto Rico?

• Gasoline Price Level in Puerto Rico decreased to 0.78 USD/liter in December 2022. The maximum price per liter was 1.03 USD/liter and minimum was 0.34 USD/liter.
• Data Published Monthly by DACO. nine0216

0.78	dec. 2022	12/29/2022
0.85	but I. 2022	11/28/2022
0. 88	oct. 2022 nine0326	11/04/2022
0.91	sept. 2022	04.10.2022
0.96	Aug. 2022	09/07/2022
1.02	Jul. 2022 nine0326	08/03/2022
1.21	Jun. 2022	07/01/2022
1.19	May 2022	05/30/2022

Gasoline Price History by governors (USD/liter)

Gasoline prices in Puerto Rico by governors

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Name	Period	Beginning	Con.	Max.	Min.	Change % start/end
Alejandro Padilla	01/02/2013 – 01/02/2017	0.8800	0.6700	0.9800	0.4900	-23.86%
Louis Burset	02.01.2009 – 02.01.2013	0.4400	0.8700	1.0300	0.4400	97.73%
Anibal Vila	02.01.2005 – 02.01.2009	0.5500	0.4500	1.0300	0.4500	-18.18%
Sila Calderon	02. 01.2001 – 02.01.2005	0.5100	0.5100	0.5100	0.5100	0.00%
Pedro Gonzalez	01/02/1993 – 01/02/2001	0.3400	0.3400	0.3400	0.3400	0.00%

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USD/liter

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0.94
USD/liter

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Colombia nine0326	Dec. 2022	0.55 USD/liter	0.51
Panama	0.92 USD/liter	1.12
Puerto Rico	Dec. 2022	0.85
Honduras	Dec. 2022	nine0359 1. 1 USD/liter	1.11
Brazil	Dec. 2022	0.94 USD/liter nine0326	0.93
Chile	Dec. 2022	1.57 USD/liter
Paraguay	Dec. 2022	1.02 USD/liter	1.04
Argentina	Dec. 2022	0.86 USD/liter	0.88
Canada nine0326	Dec. 2022	1.1 USD/liter	1.18
Mexico	1.12 USD/liter	1.11
Peru	Dec. 2022	0. 93
USA	Dec. 2022	nine0359 0.85 USD/liter	0.97
Uruguay	Dec. 2022	1.87 USD/liter nine0326	1.74
Jamaica	Dec. 2022	1.08 USD/liter
Venezuela	Dec. 2022	0.02 USD/liter	0.02
Salvador	Dec. 2022	1.09 USD/liter	1. 09
Haiti nine0326	Dec. 2022	0.46 USD/liter	0.48
Nicaragua	1.33 USD/liter	1.33
Trinidad and Tobago	2022