Can you live on $2000 a month in Puerto Rico?
Can you live on $2000 a month in Puerto Rico? Cost of Retiring in Puerto Rico Total monthly expenses should typically be about four times your monthly rent, so you can expect to retire comfortably in Puerto Rico on about $2,000 per month. Even the more expensive parts of the island are still less expensive than most major U.S. cities.
Where do most expats live in Puerto Rico?
Most expats settle in Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan, or in the south in Ponce, its second-largest city. Carros Públicos (public cars) allow you to travel all over the island and reach even remote areas. A working knowledge of Spanish can be of great help during the housing search in Puerto Rico.
Is it cheaper to retire in Spain or France?
Although Portugal is often described as one of the cheaper places to live in Europe, figures from Eurostat show a basket of basic supermarket goods is more expensive there than in either of the three other popular retirement destinations. Spain is the cheapest followed by France, then Italy.