🇵🇷Puerto Rico
North America
Information
Capital
San Juan
Population
3,230,000
Currency
United States Dollar (USD $)
Languages
Espagnol, Anglais
Continent
North America
Calling code
+1-787
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Area
9,104 km²
Government
Unincorporated territory of the United States (Commonwealth)
National day
July 25 - Constitution of Puerto Rico
Internet domain
.pr
About
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Caribbean. It is a densely populated island with a mixed economy facing fiscal challenges. The government blends local autonomy with U.S. federal oversight.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque moyen à élevé en raison de la criminalité urbaine et des catastrophes naturelles.
Risk areas
San Juan (zones urbaines) - Criminalité violenteÎles Vierges (Vieques, Culebra) - Risques naturels limités mais accès restreint
Crime(high)
- Éviter les quartiers isolés la nuit
- Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur visibles
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, rester vigilant lors d'événements publics
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Porter une attention aux bagages
Natural risks(Ouragans saisonniers (juin-novembre), séismes)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé correct mais surchargé post-ouragans)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde recommandés
- Assurance voyage complète
Practical tips
- Enregistrer son voyage auprès du gouvernement français
- Télécharger l'app Ariane
- Avoir une assurance rapatriement
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1,814
1-bedroom apartment in city center1,050
1-bedroom apartment in suburb750
3-bedroom apartment in city center1,535
3-bedroom apartment in suburb1,038.09
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal15
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant75
McDonald's menu9
Local beer (0.5L)3
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)2
Bread (500g)2
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)2
Chicken (1kg)6
Apples (1kg)5
Bananas (1kg)1
Transport
Public transport ticket1.50
Monthly transport subscription50
Taxi ride (start)3
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema10
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation75
Antibiotic medications20
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police911
Ambulance911
Fire department911
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
15-20% at restaurants