Cost of living in Arecibo

Arecibo, United States is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1129 for one person and $2779 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Arecibo compared to other cities?

Arecibo is 21% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Arecibo compare to your city?

Arecibo is 57% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Arecibo is, on average, 81% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Arecibo?

Who is Arecibo a good fit for?

Arecibo is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Arecibo so expensive?

The main driver of expenses in Arecibo is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Arecibo?

Food costs in Arecibo are 4% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Arecibo?

Public transport is 26% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1129 $
Without Rent
621 $
Rent & Utilities
508 $
Food
458 $
Transport
55 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2574 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
87.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 11.9 $
Dinner 49.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.43 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.01 $
Capuccino 3.19 $
Coke, 330ml 1.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.66 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.02 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.18 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.54 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.79 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.63 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.82 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.78 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.99 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.55 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.9 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.81 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.83 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.96 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.78 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.1 $
Cigarette pack 8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2 $
Monthly Pass 40.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.91 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 63.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.64 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.09 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.52 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 60 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 91 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 361 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 681 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 446 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,045 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,984 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,737 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,574 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 4.18%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.02 $
Haircut 16.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 81.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 455 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,991 $

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Arecibo vs Roseau (Roseau is 11% less expensive) Arecibo vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 1% more expensive)
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Arecibo vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 13% less expensive) Arecibo vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 11% less expensive)
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Arecibo vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 27% less expensive) Arecibo vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 8% less expensive) Arecibo vs Choloma (Choloma is 47% less expensive) Arecibo vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 42% less expensive) Arecibo vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 22% less expensive) Arecibo vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 23% less expensive) Arecibo vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 37% less expensive) Arecibo vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 36% less expensive) Arecibo vs Yoro (Yoro is 35% less expensive) Arecibo vs La Lima (La Lima is 23% less expensive)
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