How expensive is San Juan compared to other cities?

San Juan ranks #156 out of 558 cities globally, cheaper than 72.0% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 32.8 and local purchasing power is 98.2.

What is the average rent in San Juan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in San Juan city centre costs approximately USD 980 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 735 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 1,706.

Is San Juan affordable to live in?

San Juan is moderate overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are moderate, and local purchasing power is strong.

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

Coût de la Vie à San Juan

Moderate — moins cher que 72% des villes dans le monde

Classée #156 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 72% des villes dans le monde

Moderate

Coût de la Vie

Very affordable

Loyer

Expensive

Épicerie

Strong

Pouvoir d'Achat

Indice plus bas = plus abordable

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à San Juan

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 980/mo	USD 735/mo	25%
3 Chambres	USD 1,706/mo	USD 1,280/mo	25%

Estimé d'après l'indice des loyers. Les prix réels peuvent varier. · 2026

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in San Juan

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.17	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.21	1 source
Bread (500g)	$2.76	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$16.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$10.30	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$12.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	$8.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	$2.32	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.27	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$3.82	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$23.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.17

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.21

Bread (500g)

$2.76

Local cheese (1kg)

$16.00

Chicken (1kg)

$10.30

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$12.00

Eggs (12)

$8.00

Milk (1L)

$2.32

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.27

Tomatoes (1kg)

$3.82

Wine (mid-range)

$23.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$2.82	1 source
Cappuccino	$5.63	1 source
McMeal	$11.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$21.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$84.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$2.82

Cappuccino

$5.63

McMeal

$11.00

Cheap meal

$21.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$84.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$152.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$64.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$162.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$52.00	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$152.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$64.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$162.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$52.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$11.00	1 source
Gym membership	$46.00	1 source

Cinema ticket

$11.00

Gym membership

$46.00

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$47.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.75

Monthly pass

$47.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$297.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$297.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

69.9 Moderate

Loyer

32.8 Very affordable

Épicerie

80.8 Expensive

Restaurants

60.5 Moderate

Pouvoir d'Achat

98.2 Strong

Vivre à San Juan : À Quoi S'Attendre

San Juan est moderate selon les normes mondiales (classée #156 sur 558 villes), moins chère que 72% des villes dans le monde.

Les courses alimentaires sont expensive, tandis que les restaurants sont moderate. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Groceries est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé — les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à San Juan

Prix des Loyers à San Juan

Prices of Goods & Services in San Juan

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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