Cost of living in Ponce

Ponce, United States is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1279 for one person and $2957 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Ponce compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Ponce is 10% cheaper overall.

How does Ponce compare to your city?

Ponce is 56% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Ponce is, on average, 75% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Ponce?

Who is Ponce a good fit for?

Ponce tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Ponce so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Ponce is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Ponce?

Food costs are 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Ponce?

Public transport is 4% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1279 $
Without Rent
631 $
Rent & Utilities
648 $
Food
454 $
Transport
71 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1709 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
137.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.4 $
Dinner 53.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.43 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.68 $
Capuccino 3.96 $
Coke, 330ml 1.3 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.01 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.16 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.21 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.35 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.61 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.17 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.58 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.45 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.75 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.57 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.76 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.38 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.37 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.57 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.44 $
Cigarette pack 10.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.84 $
Monthly Pass 75.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 57.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.6 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.31 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.03 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.84 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 117 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 179 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 47.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 441 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 825 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 654 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 989 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,723 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,409 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,709 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.73%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.01 $
Haircut 13.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 348 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,561 $

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Ponce vs George Town (George Town is 185% more expensive)
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Ponce vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 84% more expensive) Ponce vs Luganville (Luganville is 139% more expensive)
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Ponce vs New York City (New York City is 217% more expensive) Ponce vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 149% more expensive) Ponce vs Chicago (Chicago is 109% more expensive) Ponce vs Houston (Houston is 76% more expensive) Ponce vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 85% more expensive) Ponce vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 99% more expensive) Ponce vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 72% more expensive) Ponce vs San Diego (San Diego is 162% more expensive) Ponce vs Dallas (Dallas is 99% more expensive) Ponce vs San Jose (San Jose is 187% more expensive)
Canada
Ponce vs Toronto (Toronto is 101% more expensive) Ponce vs Montreal (Montreal is 53% more expensive) Ponce vs Calgary (Calgary is 68% more expensive) Ponce vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 75% more expensive) Ponce vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 40% more expensive) Ponce vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 37% more expensive) Ponce vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 93% more expensive) Ponce vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 107% more expensive) Ponce vs Brampton (Brampton is 66% more expensive) Ponce vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 68% more expensive)
Barbados
Ponce vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 6% more expensive) Ponce vs Holetown (Holetown is 9% more expensive)
Panama
Ponce vs Panama City (Panama City is 8% more expensive) Ponce vs Colon (Colon is 8% less expensive) Ponce vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 4% less expensive) Ponce vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 17% less expensive) Ponce vs David (David is 35% less expensive) Ponce vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 25% less expensive) Ponce vs Balboa (Balboa is 2% less expensive) Ponce vs Pacora (Pacora is 2% less expensive) Ponce vs Chitre (Chitre is 15% less expensive) Ponce vs Penonome (Penonome is 14% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Ponce vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 3% less expensive) Ponce vs Cayon (Cayon is 3% less expensive)
Cuba
Ponce vs Havana (Havana is 20% less expensive) Ponce vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 11% more expensive) Ponce vs Holguin (Holguin is 0% more expensive) Ponce vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 19% more expensive) Ponce vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 18% less expensive) Ponce vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 9% less expensive) Ponce vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 22% more expensive) Ponce vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 22% more expensive) Ponce vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 14% less expensive) Ponce vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 31% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Ponce vs San Jose (San Jose is 3% less expensive) Ponce vs Limon (Limon is 6% less expensive) Ponce vs Liberia (Liberia is 30% less expensive) Ponce vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 4% less expensive) Ponce vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 0% less expensive) Ponce vs Cartago (Cartago is 25% less expensive) Ponce vs Heredia (Heredia is 3% less expensive) Ponce vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 32% more expensive) Ponce vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 2% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Ponce vs Castries (Castries is 9% less expensive) Ponce vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 6% less expensive)
Jamaica
Ponce vs Kingston (Kingston is 4% more expensive) Ponce vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 39% less expensive) Ponce vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 20% less expensive) Ponce vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 9% less expensive) Ponce vs May Pen (May Pen is 36% less expensive) Ponce vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 24% less expensive) Ponce vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 34% less expensive) Ponce vs Linstead (Linstead is 18% less expensive) Ponce vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 12% less expensive) Ponce vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 11% less expensive)
El Salvador
Ponce vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 7% less expensive) Ponce vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 45% less expensive) Ponce vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 8% less expensive) Ponce vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 15% less expensive) Ponce vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 9% less expensive) Ponce vs Apopa (Apopa is 10% less expensive) Ponce vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 6% less expensive) Ponce vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 14% more expensive) Ponce vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 15% less expensive) Ponce vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 31% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Ponce vs St. John's (St. John's is 15% less expensive) Ponce vs All Saints (All Saints is 15% less expensive)
Grenada
Ponce vs St. George's (St. George's is 17% less expensive) Ponce vs Grenville (Grenville is 17% less expensive)
Dominica
Ponce vs Roseau (Roseau is 22% less expensive) Ponce vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 11% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Ponce vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 23% less expensive) Ponce vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 22% less expensive)
Belize
Ponce vs Belize City (Belize City is 31% less expensive) Ponce vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 15% less expensive) Ponce vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 43% less expensive) Ponce vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 4% more expensive) Ponce vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 23% more expensive)
Guatemala
Ponce vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 21% less expensive) Ponce vs Mixco (Mixco is 50% less expensive) Ponce vs Coban (Coban is 29% less expensive) Ponce vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 39% less expensive) Ponce vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 29% less expensive) Ponce vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 30% less expensive) Ponce vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 32% less expensive) Ponce vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 32% less expensive) Ponce vs Flores (Flores is 33% less expensive) Ponce vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 38% less expensive)
Honduras
Ponce vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 35% less expensive) Ponce vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 19% less expensive) Ponce vs Choloma (Choloma is 53% less expensive) Ponce vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 49% less expensive) Ponce vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 31% less expensive) Ponce vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 32% less expensive) Ponce vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 44% less expensive) Ponce vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 44% less expensive) Ponce vs Yoro (Yoro is 43% less expensive) Ponce vs La Lima (La Lima is 32% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Ponce vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 38% less expensive) Ponce vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 18% less expensive) Ponce vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 40% less expensive) Ponce vs Higuey (Higuey is 40% less expensive) Ponce vs La Vega (La Vega is 55% less expensive) Ponce vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 35% less expensive) Ponce vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 43% less expensive) Ponce vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 59% less expensive) Ponce vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 51% less expensive) Ponce vs Bonao (Bonao is 58% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Ponce vs Managua (Managua is 39% less expensive) Ponce vs Leon (Leon is 50% less expensive) Ponce vs Masaya (Masaya is 44% less expensive) Ponce vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 57% less expensive) Ponce vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 50% less expensive) Ponce vs Esteli (Esteli is 54% less expensive) Ponce vs Granada (Granada is 46% less expensive) Ponce vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 64% less expensive) Ponce vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 48% less expensive) Ponce vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 30% less expensive)