🇵🇷 Puerto Rico · #156 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in San Juan

Moderate — cheaper than 72% of cities worldwide

Ranked #156 of 558 cities · More expensive than 72% 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 980/mo USD 735/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,706/mo USD 1,280/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
69.9 Moderate
Rent
32.8 Very affordable
Groceries
80.8 Expensive
Restaurants
60.5 Moderate
Purchasing Power
98.2 Strong

Living in San Juan: What to Expect

San Juan is moderate by global standards (ranked #156 of 558 cities), cheaper than 72% 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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