🇵🇷 Puerto Rico · #121 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in San Juan

Moderate — cheaper than 77.5% of cities worldwide

Ranked #121 of 538 cities · More expensive than 77.5% of cities worldwide

Moderate
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Expensive
Groceries
Strong
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in San Juan

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 944/mo USD 708/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,643/mo USD 1,232/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
70.0 Moderate
Rent
31.6 Very affordable
Groceries
76.6 Expensive
Restaurants
65.5 Moderate
Purchasing Power
98.0 Strong

Living in San Juan: What to Expect

San Juan is moderate by global standards (ranked #121 of 538 cities), cheaper than 77.5% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is moderate. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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