Puerto Rico vs Puerto Rico · 59 km apart
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| Expense | Mayagüez | Ponce | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.25 | $8.25 | Mayagüez |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $33.00 | $33.00 | Mayagüez |
| Cappuccino | $2.48 | $2.48 | Mayagüez |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $187 | $187 | Mayagüez |
| Monthly public transport pass | $30.25 | $30.25 | Mayagüez |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $79.75 | $79.75 | Mayagüez |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $23.10 | $23.10 | Mayagüez |
| Fitness club membership | $23.10 | $23.10 | Mayagüez |
| Cinema ticket | $6.05 | $6.05 | Mayagüez |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $403 | Mayagüez |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $280 | $280 | Mayagüez |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $840 | $840 | Mayagüez |
| Total single-person budget | $830 | $830 | Mayagüez |
| Average net salary | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Mayagüez is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mayagüez runs about $830 versus $830 in Ponce — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez · Full cost of living in Ponce