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

Costul Vieții în San Juan

Moderate — mai ieftin decât 72% din orașele lumii

Locul #156 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 72% din orașele din lume

Moderate

Costul vieții

Very affordable

Chirie

Expensive

Alimente

Strong

Putere de cumpărare

Indice mai mic = mai accesibil

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în San Juan

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 980/mo	USD 735/mo	25%
3 camere	USD 1,706/mo	USD 1,280/mo	25%

Estimat din indicele chiriilor. Prețurile reale pot varia. · 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.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

69.9 Moderate

Chirie

32.8 Very affordable

Alimente

80.8 Expensive

Restaurante

60.5 Moderate

Putere de cumpărare

98.2 Strong

Viața în San Juan: la ce să te aștepți

San Juan este moderate conform standardelor globale (locul #156 din 558 orașe), mai ieftin decât 72% din orașele lumii.

Alimentele sunt expensive, iar mesele la restaurant sunt moderate. Rent oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Groceries este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este ridicată — locuitorii își pot permite mai multe bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.