Puerto Rico vs Puerto Rico · 72 km apart
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single / month
| Expense | Arecibo | San Juan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.25 | $10.73 | Arecibo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.00 | $42.90 | Arecibo |
| Cappuccino | $2.48 | $3.22 | Arecibo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $187 | $243 | Arecibo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.25 | $39.33 | Arecibo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $79.75 | $104 | Arecibo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.10 | $30.03 | Arecibo |
| Fitness club membership | $23.10 | $30.03 | Arecibo |
| Cinema ticket | $6.05 | $7.87 | Arecibo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $559 | Arecibo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $280 | $389 | Arecibo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $840 | $1,166 | Arecibo |
| Total single-person budget | $830 | $1,104 | Arecibo |
| Average net salary | $2,400 | $3,120 |
Arecibo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Arecibo runs about $830 versus $1,104 in San Juan — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, San Juan leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Arecibo · Full cost of living in San Juan