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Cost of living in Puerto Rico

Capital: San JuanEnglish, SpanishUpdated October 2026
78%of US price level

Is Puerto Rico expensive?

Prices in Puerto Rico are about 78% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is San Juan, at about $3,000–4,500 a month for a comfortable life.

Cost of living in Puerto Rico, by place

One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.

PlaceMonth, comfortable1-bed rent, centerLocal mealValue
San Juan$3,000–4,500$1,500–2,800$8–1511/100
Rincón$3,200–4,800$1,500–2,800$8–1511/100
Vieques$4,000–6,000—$10–185/100

Cost of living by place

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