Travel budget and cost of living in Fajardo (Puerto Rico) how much does a trip cost?

Fajardo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Fajardo

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

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

Cost of living in Fajardo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Fajardo in 2024 is 6% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

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

Local prices in Fajardo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fajardo

Lunch

$ 10/person
($ 10 to $ 31)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 31 to $ 63)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 2.1/can
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fajardo

1-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 68 to $ 68)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 102 to $ 614)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 231/night
($ 96 to $ 759)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 347/night
($ 192 to $ 835)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 791/night
($ 473 to $ 1411)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 199/month
($ 93 to $ 752)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 255/month
($ 98 to $ 930)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 306/month
($ 108 to $ 1045)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 215/month
($ 110 to $ 622)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 330/month
($ 143 to $ 1071)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Fajardo

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 4)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 2.5 to $ 4.3)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 7.9)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8.6/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 6.9)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 6.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.2)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.4 to $ 2.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Fajardo

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

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

Leisure activity budget in Fajardo

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 14)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fajardo

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 25 to $ 60)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 36 to $ 60)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan

$ 329
(fair price: $ 260)

Montreal → San Juan

$ 528
(fair price: $ 426)

London → San Juan

$ 790
(fair price: $ 685)

Chicago → San Juan

$ 416
(fair price: $ 291)

Toronto → San Juan

$ 447
(fair price: $ 360)

Atlanta → San Juan

$ 320
(fair price: $ 222)