See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Puerto Rico? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Puerto Rico? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Puerto Rico?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 13 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 75 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Puerto Rico, including coffee, imported beer, bottle of water, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, or Burger King or a similar bar
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Puerto Rico
What currency is used in Puerto Rico?
Currency in Puerto Rico US dollar (USD $).
Prices: Arecibo San Juan Bayamón Caguas Guaynabo Ponce Manatí Fajardo Trujillo Alto Las Piedras
cheap restaurant
$13 ($8 - $30)
35% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.5 ($1.5 - $5)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$3.1 ($1.5 - $5)
39% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$1.3 ($1 - $2)
39% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8 ($7 - $10)
26% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.5 ($1 - $2.5)
by half less than in United States
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.4, 2012: $2.3, 2013: $2.4, 2014: $2.4, 2015: $2.5, 2016: $2.3, 2017: $2.4, and 2018: $2.3
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $38, 2011: $40, 2012: $50, 2013: $50, 2014: $50, 2015: $50, 2016: $50, 2017: $50, and 2018: $50
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $1.6, 2011: $1.4, 2012: $1.5, 2013: $1.5, 2014: $1.8, 2015: $2, 2016: $2, 2017: $2, and 2018: $1.5.
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Puerto Rico?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1, 2011: $1.1, 2012: $1.1, 2013: $1.1, 2014: $1, 2015: $1.1, 2016: $1.1, 2017: $1.2, and 2018: $1 in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.1, 2011: $1.1, 2012: $1.1, 2013: $1, 2014: $1.1, 2015: $1.1, 2016: $1.1, 2017: $1.1, and 2018: $1