Island, Puerto Rico
Cost of living in Vieques
How much a month costs in Vieques
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,000–6,000 ($4,000–6,000).
Prices in Vieques
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $140–300 | $140–300 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $10–18 | $10–18 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $28–50 | $28–50 |
| Cappuccino | $4–6 | $4–6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $5–9 | $5–9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $3–5 | $3–5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $25–55 | $25–55 |
Value for money: 5/100
A value score of 5/100 means Vieques gives more quality of life per dollar than 4% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Puerto Rico.
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Cost of living across Puerto Rico
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Vieques
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Vieques?
About $2,200–3,000 on a lean budget, $4,000–6,000 for a comfortable month and $7,500–14,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Vieques?
A local meal is $10–18 ($10–18); a mid-range restaurant is $28–50 ($28–50) per person.
Is Puerto Rico expensive?
Prices in Puerto Rico are about 78% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Discover Puerto Rico
- Cape Air
- Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (US Fish & Wildlife)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.