Arecibo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arecibo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Arecibo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 145 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2622*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 208 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 4382*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 266 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 6276*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Arecibo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Arecibo in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arecibo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Arecibo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arecibo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Arecibo is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8.9 to $ 31)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.5/person
($ 7.5 to $ 12)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1 to $ 3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arecibo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Arecibo is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 144 to $ 144)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 97 to $ 429)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 105 to $ 392)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 319/night
($ 217 to $ 542)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 346/month
($ 300 to $ 461)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 222/month
($ 110 to $ 456)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 213/month
($ 91 to $ 611)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 195/month
($ 127 to $ 420)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 263/month
($ 104 to $ 774)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Arecibo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Arecibo is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 7.9)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 7)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 6.9)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.2)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.4 to $ 3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Arecibo

On average, the price of transport in Arecibo is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

170% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Arecibo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Arecibo is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 14)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 42/hr
( $ 42)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arecibo

On average, shopping budget in Arecibo is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8/pack
($ 8 to $ 14)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 26 to $ 61)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 15
($ 15 to $ 61)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
New York City → San Juan
$ 329
(fair price: $ 260)
Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
Montreal → San Juan
$ 528
(fair price: $ 426)
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
London → San Juan
$ 790
(fair price: $ 685)
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
Chicago → San Juan
$ 416
(fair price: $ 291)
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
Toronto → San Juan
$ 447
(fair price: $ 360)
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
Atlanta → San Juan
$ 320
(fair price: $ 222)



About this information on the cost of living in Arecibo

The information about the cost of living in Arecibo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Arecibo was updated on 01-11-2024.

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