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

Levnadskostnader i San Juan

Moderate — billigare än 72% av städerna i världen

Placering #156 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 72% av städerna i världen

Moderate

Levnadskostnader

Very affordable

Hyra

Expensive

Livsmedel

Strong

Köpkraft

Lägre index = mer prisvärt

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i San Juan

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 980/mo	USD 735/mo	25%
3 rum	USD 1,706/mo	USD 1,280/mo	25%

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera. · 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.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

69.9 Moderate

Hyra

32.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

80.8 Expensive

Restauranger

60.5 Moderate

Köpkraft

98.2 Strong

Att bo i San Juan: vad du kan förvänta dig

San Juan är moderate enligt globala mått (plats #156 av 558 städer), billigare än 72% av städerna i världen.

Matvaror är expensive, medan att äta ute är moderate. Rent erbjuder bäst värde, medan Groceries är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är stark — invånare har råd med fler varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.