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Monthly budget living in Puerto Rico?

Hi, I am moing to Puerto Rico with my wife and two kids. How much should my budget be for eletricity, water, light, internet, rent (3 bedroom), gas for car, groceries?

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  • 9 years ago
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    electricity is about twice more that the mainland 22 cents a kWh

    food is about 50% more than the mainland for mainland foods as it is shipped in......I believe the US Gov 'COLA Allowance for Federal Employees' is 30% but you can check that on line easily....

    Source(s): 40 years on ST Thomas, where the answers would be even higher...
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