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

Luquillo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Luquillo

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

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

Cost of living in Luquillo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Luquillo in 2024 is 13% 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 Luquillo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Luquillo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Luquillo

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 31)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 31 to $ 76)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 6.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2 to $ 6.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Luquillo

1-star hotel

$ 276/night
($ 53 to $ 1457)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 226/night
($ 103 to $ 696)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 233/night
($ 90 to $ 592)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 379/night
($ 199 to $ 872)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 724/night
($ 397 to $ 1437)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 234/month
($ 84 to $ 947)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 284/month
($ 90 to $ 970)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 342/month
($ 106 to $ 1125)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 225/month
($ 91 to $ 724)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 338/month
($ 126 to $ 1091)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Luquillo

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

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

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 7.8)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8.6/kg
($ 6 to $ 11)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 6.9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.2)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Luquillo

Bus ticket

$ 4.3/ticket
( $ 4.3)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 2)

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

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

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173% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Luquillo

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 7.4 to $ 14)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Luquillo

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 26 to $ 61)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 35 to $ 61)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → San Juan

$ 321
(fair price: $ 253)

Atlanta → San Juan

$ 314
(fair price: $ 217)

Los Angeles → San Juan

$ 434
(fair price: $ 342)

London → San Juan

$ 773
(fair price: $ 670)

Chicago → San Juan

$ 408
(fair price: $ 283)

Montreal → San Juan

$ 518
(fair price: $ 417)