Cost of Living in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan has a cost of living index of 52/100 (New York = 100). It is 48% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

52/100
Cost Index
$2,795/mo
Median Income
33/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,100/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 70/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.01/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.06/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$60/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.5/meal
TransportationScore: 60/100
Monthly Transit Pass$50/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old San Juan, Santurce, Condado

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Juan cheap to live in?

San Juan has a cost of living index of 52/100, where New York = 100. It is 48% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in San Juan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of San Juan costs approximately $1,050/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is San Juan good for digital nomads?

San Juan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in San Juan?

The median net monthly salary in San Juan is approximately $2,795 USD. The income tax rate is around 18%.

How does San Juan compare to New York for cost of living?

San Juan (cost index 52) is 48% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,200/month by moving from New York to San Juan.

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