Cost of Living

Puerto Rico

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Puerto Rico — average cost index 29/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 29 to 29. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

29/100
Avg cost index
San Juan
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Puerto Rico

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

San Juan29

Frequently asked questions

Is Puerto Rico cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Puerto Rico, the average cost-of-living index is 29 (New York = 100) — from 29 in San Juan to 29 in San Juan. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Puerto Rico?

San Juan is the most affordable city we track in Puerto Rico, with a cost-of-living index of 29 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,050/month.

How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Puerto Rico for roughly $580–$812/month. Costs scale up toward San Juan. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Compare San Juan with anywhere

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