Puerto Rico Cost of Living [Rent, Apartment Tour, and More]

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5 жыл бұрын

What is our cost of living in Puerto Rico? We get this question all the time. Is Puerto Rico expensive? How much is rent? How’s the internet? How’s the electric grid?
We give you a little tour of our apartment, breakdown our monthly bills, and give you some tips for finding a place to stay if you want to stay or move to Puerto Rico.
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@Lollypopkilljoy 5 жыл бұрын

Funny you said "cuarto de lavado" we Puertorican just say "el laundry" spanglish is pretty much our first language lol

@cesar.sandovalcolon 5 жыл бұрын

el londri xD

@RoxasLoverForEver 5 жыл бұрын

Tambien decimos caunter (counter) en vez de Bar

@brandoncooper4680 5 жыл бұрын

Arranqueador? Nope. El Starter.

@zararivera4788 5 жыл бұрын

@@brandoncooper4680 *estaltel

@marodes9440 5 жыл бұрын

yes😌

@josuecruz-perez8202 5 жыл бұрын

In PR we don't use the word hielera for the cooler. If you want to buy one, ask for a neverita de playa

@efrainrondon5753 5 жыл бұрын

People also say printel, palkin, hanbelguel, etc

@Ae-ne5iy 5 жыл бұрын

No, es el i-glOO. Ej: “mera, saca otra medalla del iglOO”

@Ae-ne5iy 5 жыл бұрын

Otro ej: “Mera c*bron comprate 12 gasolinas pal iglOO”

@Ae-ne5iy 5 жыл бұрын

Otro ej: “me tropezé vaciando el iglOO porque tengo una nota c*br*na”

@cirosochyesposito9443 5 жыл бұрын

You can tell she’s not puertorriqueña by her Spanish accent.

@gaberico1392 5 жыл бұрын

Wow petty cheap bills not bad all. My Electric bill is around $250.00. Your rent is so cheap im so impressed you guys are lucky.

@nanapearlpearl2696 3 жыл бұрын

You should move

@diode_wow 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, that appartment is as big as my house. I live about 10 minutes from Boquerón so I understand a lot of what you're talking about, especially the power outages.

@rayandbarbieoe6428 5 жыл бұрын

Unlike in the US

@adnamafx5857 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I used to have a vacation home in Boquerón 😀

@malayat3137 2 жыл бұрын

This video was sooo helpful! I’m considering moving to Puerto Rico after college, and this gave me a good idea of what to except for living costs. I like that you guys explained why certain costs may be higher or lower for you guys, so I could compare my life style to yours and see how my costs would compare. Great informative video!

@ShirellW Жыл бұрын

Out of all the videos I’ve been watching for my updates you two are my favorites. My my my, you both are so transparent just to help me. Thank you so much for doing this for us.

@ted3400 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! We pay more for a studio apartment in Condado than you pay for a 3 bedroom apartment. Good for you!

@richardfrancisco7040 4 жыл бұрын

where is condado? do you mean to say colorado?

@richardfrancisco7040 4 жыл бұрын

where is condado? do you mean to say colorado?

@GG-tf1tc 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Francisco in Puerto Rico.

@MrWatchman62 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for the past couple of days. I feel the need to tell you two that I love you all because you are teaching me about the culture my blood comes from. Thank You and God bless you. I will contribute to your expenses when I can. Keep the videos coming.

@glorisol26 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Jim, very informative!!! Loved it!!! God bless you and May!!!❤

@serral1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. You should check if your AC are inverters, if they are you sure can use them cause the electricity spend for those are really low, they can add about 20 bucks to a regular bill if you use them wisely and that way you can sleep better. Blessings for both of you.

@justme4045 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Brazilian and love your video... love for both of you guys ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇷🇵🇷

@mybinationallife9707 3 жыл бұрын

My cost of living was very different when I lived in Puerto Rico but, I learned to live within my means and made it work.

@mybinationallife9707 2 жыл бұрын

@Tyler Harris I first moved to Isla Verde to begin a new job at a video production company in Old San Juan. When my contract wasn’t renewed, I started working at Colombo Frozen Yogurt, then I moved around a lot: Isla Verde-Carolina-Ocean Park-Hato Rey-Puerto Nuevo-Guanica. My favorite location was Guanica before returning to the states.

@mybinationallife9707 2 жыл бұрын

@Tyler Harris I moved to Puerto Rico from Raleigh, NC when I was about 26. I first visited the island as a tourist and fell in love with the people and the food. I had to return for economic reasons while I was still young enough to create a new life for myself.

@vaquera9368 Жыл бұрын

@Tyler Harris all depends where you live in California. Been living here since 1990. Rent used to be $900 for an apartment in the Bay Area. Then it went up to $2-2500! We moved to the country and bought a house and the mortgage was $900. Sold that house. Now after a divorce, I rent a house. You do not want to know what I pay because COVID caused many people from the Bay Area to come up here and rent increased. However, I know people who are renting apartments and paying $800-900. So, it all really depends where you live. You can barely find rentals now. I’d like to move to PR even for a year since I was born in Arecibo and haven’t returned since we moved to the states. I was three years old when we left.

@vaquera9368 Жыл бұрын

@Tyler Harris yeah I get it. We don’t have the hood or ghettos in this area. You’ll find that in So Cal. We have bears, mountain lions, deer, coyotes…lol. True. And the decent areas in So Cal are pricey. I live by Yosemite National Park. We do not even have gangs here. Cost of living is higher but so is the hourly wage. Definitely in cities you won’t be able to afford rent unless you live with roommates or family. Who knows, you might be able to find a decent place. I’m sure if you want it badly you’ll make it happen. Good luck.

@GOATime1 5 ай бұрын

How much was it?(In U.S. dollars.)

@rafaelvega538 4 жыл бұрын

You both are so made for each other. I enjoy your videos. Good job!!

@HeWhoFlewFromInwood 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best Spanish language channel I’ve ever experienced. Muchos gracias!

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias a ti! Thanks for watching! Un saludo. -Jim

@shiphrahsaraiisrael3322 4 жыл бұрын

Love the channel so far , very informative.. please keep sharing from the perspective of moving to PR from US

@josed1741 5 жыл бұрын

Tremendo video. Buen trabajo Muchachos!

@amarillisreyes6602 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I love your place,❤️I was born and raised in Massachusetts but my family is from Cayey!!! Dios los bendiga 🙏🏻🇵🇷

@ColoradicalCouple 5 жыл бұрын

Hola Amigos! Your place is so perfect for hosting guests. The rent for being so close to the beach and a fully furnished apartment that nice is definitely a good deal. We spend about the same on gas. It pays to work from home! - Mike & Brit

@domingorivera6128 5 жыл бұрын

Saludos. que bueno que gente joven extranjeros esta aqui y esta gente buena aportan no tan sólo en lo económico si no también en lo social que aquí si se puede vivir que no es perfecto pero hacemos lo mejor que podemos con espacio a mejorar siempre.un abrazo puertorriqueño navideño. que como es bien apretao🤗❤🇵🇷

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias, Domingo! Un saludo. -Jim

@starnewlifeable 5 жыл бұрын

Domingo Rivera bien 👍🏼

@afonseca138 5 жыл бұрын

Extranjeros ?? Si son Americanos no son extranjero es como ir de Florida a New york y no soy extranjero sigo siendo igual. Digo ya que PR es part the us.

@casave9682 5 жыл бұрын

afonseca138 se entiende tu punto pero tomando esa lógica si vas a Hawaii, tampoco eres extranjero? Me entiendes?

@afonseca138 5 жыл бұрын

@@casave9682 No te entiendo. Porque extranjero es alguien de afuera que no es de la misma nacionalidad y aqui en PR en NY y California etc. Tenemos la misma nacionalidad. Por lo cual no aplica la palabra extranjeros.

@CandyOh1 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful apartment! My stay there was very comfortable. ❤️

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! We'll miss it here, but I'm sure we'll find a good place closer to an airport. ❤️

@moisedhaiti2524 3 жыл бұрын

where at

@papajoshgoraw4129 5 жыл бұрын

I just got back from a missions trip in Puerto Rico fell in love and want to go back and live this video help out a lot

@joeltorres3306 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing to the World my Beautiful Island!!! When I found your channel makes me so glad that people from different countries get to Puerto Rico and get embraces to my culture and adopt my roots!!! Thank you Guys!!! Please go and visit San Sebastián!!! It is a Beautiful town and is my home town!!! I’m getting in love with your videos and you guys!!! God bless you both

@paperdreamsproductions6560 2 жыл бұрын

Great content you two. Much appreciated.

@himilcesalcedo1186 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! I love your Place, Congratulations on your move! I saw a few of your videos, great job!

@elkat_bori_pr7791 5 жыл бұрын

Cabo Rojo its a nice place an it's not expensive. You also have a lot of beaches near and people are super nice there. Try the metro area and you will see the difference.

@Adam-wf8ic 2 жыл бұрын

my wife tells me she wants to move to PR today . i cant tell u how glad i am to have found this channel lol . i need to learn some things before we go

@25pr 5 жыл бұрын

Love my island 🌴 hello from Connecticut USA 🇺🇸 I’m Puerto Rican

@lourdespitrello592 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!!! Many blessings.

@rovielynogayre1822 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that information. Looking forward to visit Puerto Rico one day.

@cmartell123 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. 💥Thank you

@ynnakpr2010 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias por mostrar nuestra cultura desde otra perspectiva. Muy orgullosa desde la diáspora. Espero que los estén tratando bien. I'm spanish teacher. Are you can talk about your Daily routine? For the regular, we start the spanish classes with that topic. Have fun!

@George-hl3qj 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. I love photography and video film and I been planning to blog for years but my job keeps me too busy traveling. You guys might be able to visit us in the west coast of PR. Keep it up.

@strictlyhiphop4121 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! ¡Muchas gracias!

@EDThemeParkAttractions 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video

@tainadelcaribe 5 жыл бұрын

The lavabo/laundry sink, we call it “pileta”. It comes in plastic, metal or cement. The kitchen sink we call it “fregadero” cause it’s mainly used to “fregar (lavar) los trastes (platos, vasos, utencilios). Also, la hielera we really call it “neverita”, usually “neverita de playa” because that’s what it’s used for the most or “cooler”. I have to mention that I think your groceries might be that much because you’re buying local (I’m assuming you’re still going to the small market you showed in a video months ago where you recorded walking to it and everything). If you were to buy at a big chain it might be less, but buying local is always great help. Also, the electricity problems with the power going out like that is because, you know, Maria. That was not a regular thing before Maria at least not in the center, north and east side of the island. Nice tour and thanks for sharing!

@jhonyermo 5 жыл бұрын

Pileta, same as a pila in Guatemaya?

@Lollypopkilljoy 5 жыл бұрын

Pileta depends on the town other people call it el topo, im from Barceloneta y decimos el topo jajaja

@tainadelcaribe 5 жыл бұрын

@@Lollypopkilljoy Born and raised in the island and this is the first time I hear "el topo"!

@ZimVader-0017 5 жыл бұрын

@@Lollypopkilljoy En Ponce también se le dice "topo".

@BeautifulMixedKids 5 жыл бұрын

aygo es verdad en algunos áreas le dicen topo!

@lolabunnpr 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to pay tolls if you travel through route #2, but the time can increase for almost 45 minutes. The tolls can be up to $15 to $20 back and fourth. Depending on the routes you travel. You can travel through route #2 for half the way and the other half through the high way paying tolls.

@DarkGifrit 5 жыл бұрын

I live here in PR and yes the AEE is the worst company of electricity, and yes the shorts are real, and the reaggeton sucks! jajaja

@jelatinosa 5 жыл бұрын

💯 agree

@peterr7963 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Why did you pick that side of the island? Has the effects of the hurricane been fixed? I suppose the electrical outages may be due to the loss of the grid during the storm. Good luck in your new adventure.

@vicamur 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, PR is fully functional but the electric grid still weak and we do have some power outages once in a while (some areas more that others) but as they say is usually a couple of minutes, I live in Caguas (east-central area) and we have them too. Since Maria (2 years ago), after we got power back we have had about 2 black out that lasted a whole day but since Maria almost every business have generators. Everything else is doing great and our beaches are some if not the best in the world. Tourism booming! Come on over!

@danherro2044 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video!

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! -Jim

@amorales75pr 5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys...love what you do. I live in Vega Alta (north shore of Puerto Rico). I saw that you paid $80 for 150mb internet with Liberty. I use Liberty and I pay $86.xx for 100mb, phone line and like basic cable channels (local channels + some US and Latin channels); I think if I pay $3 or $5 more I can get the upgrade to 150mb. Just check with the company or their webpage if you have the latest offer from them. Also water service cost can change if your house is connected to the sewer system or if it is on the country side and the use water goes to a Septic tank. Any ways you look like a lovely couple... keep the great work and take care.

@davidjones535 5 жыл бұрын

$68 for electric and $35 for water a month is pretty good compared to where I live in Ohio I pay about $80 a month just for water and then there's the gas bill in the winter for heating but for $900 they should least the water in .

@obeb787 5 жыл бұрын

That is in no way average, my mother doesn't have a/c, doesn't use much power and ends up paying around $120 pero month

@shirleypadilla3506 5 жыл бұрын

PR is consider an expensive island!!. I am Puertorican especially From Cabo Rojo. In the island the pay wages is the minimum, that's 8.25 an hour. So if you work 40 hours that a total of 330 weekly, 990 monthly gross. Pay the rent, water, electricity, groseries, gas, phones, internet. What you have? Nothing! This is for one person.

@Andrea-gp8hb 5 жыл бұрын

@@shirleypadilla3506 Minimum Wage is 7.25$

@pirigonzalez5329 5 жыл бұрын

$68 electric. Take into consideration that they do not use their A/C they are doing without just to save money. Could you imagine if they ran the A/C? I'm sure they keep the lights to a minimum. I find it difficult to live without the bare necessities. I consider $900 rent to be a little high. Especially when nothing is really included.

@pocket_ 5 жыл бұрын

David Jones in my house it’s $200 electricity and $200 water

@gueloprboy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys was a pleasure meeting you

@SpanishandGo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was great meeting you too! Un saludo. -Jim

@MachoCamacho39 Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely considering moving to Puerto Rico and we definitely nervous on this move but… we shall see Thank you for his video Definitely helps.

@boricuayehudim427 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos 😍🇺🇸🇵🇷☝️👏 Blessings from Canovanas 🙏🤠

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ¡Un saludo! -Jim

@Vl7248 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are Awsome. Thx for sharing

@IamMaria_O 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice apt love it! Not bad for the pricing either. It's very roomy and furnished. Hard to find something like that in the states. Thanks for sharing.

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We really like it too. Thanks for watching. Un saludo. -Jim

@moisedhaiti2524 3 жыл бұрын

which apartment and where?

@moisedhaiti2524 3 жыл бұрын

@@SpanishandGo hello, which location do you all recommend? or apartment /house

@LordMysticalBeast 5 жыл бұрын

Cabo Rojo is a touristic zone, that goes as well for Dorado, Rincón, Isabela, Aguadilla and obviously San Juan.

@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix 5 жыл бұрын

Is because the beach is very close .

@Angrymobs62 5 жыл бұрын

Crazy misticalbeast I was told to move to Caguas. Is electric/internet steady?

@monica3674 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info I’ll be there in two months

@mexicanfluency 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome topic, guys. I have actually been wondering about this for some time. $1,724 is all bills, everything, for both of you guys combined?

@markovnikovrxn2007 3 жыл бұрын

I rent a 1 bedroom appartment in Toa Baja (near San Juan) completely furnished for $600, utilities included. Has ac in the bedroom for sleeping, cable tv internet etc. And its not a shoe box. And i never had issues renting it to locals who better know how renting works in PR. So you can now have a reference point... For those who never been in PR, you need to come first and see prior committing to a long term lease. Those comments that mentions people rented a house or apt for $350, probably is in a remote location, unfurnished (or old finishes), without utilities internet cable, or not in a nice area. So...Yes....you can pay less....but you will recieve less...and/or will live in a less desirable area. Electricity and Water (utilities) are expensive, but can expect to pay between $80 to $140 with the ac on at night and do no waste it. Water you start paying around $28 .... using it or no...not like the electricity (thats the base block charge...note: you pay for water...sewage or disposal of used water...and a company fee which is expensive!!!). It a little bit more complex that that..but you have now an idea of how it works. Food is similar to bit expensive that in the States. Local food DEPENDING where you go naught be cheap as $5 (some supermarkets sell local food cheaper....daily specials)..but dont expect to eat like a King for $3. Not in PR.

@josemartinezdejesus687 5 жыл бұрын

SI SE MUDAN A SAN JUAN SE VAN ARREPENTIR. LA VIVIENDA ES MAS CARA Y EN GENERAL TODO ES MAS CARO

@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix 5 жыл бұрын

A similar apartment without furniture on the Metropolitan tourist area will be at least twice as expensive .

@pirigonzalez5329 5 жыл бұрын

@@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix In my mind I was always under the impression that it was cheap to live in Puerto Rico. I was so wrong. No wonder things are so hard over there.

@Johndough30 5 жыл бұрын

@@pirigonzalez5329 Plus cost of living keeps going up and jobs still pay less. You have live very smart if you want to survive here in Puerto although the way they are living is pretty costly. Food in PR is expensive so imagine vegan food.

@ACODollin 5 жыл бұрын

Jose Martinez De Jesus ! 😂🤣😂🤣 yeap!

@ACODollin 5 жыл бұрын

Piri Gonzalez : it is cheap! Can’t think of anything why would you think that!! 🤷🏼‍♀️ not cheap at all !!! And they are trying to save the most they can. Imagine the cost of living for a family of 4, in regular bases, it can go up 2k more a month without the electricity bill!! 😂🤣🙈 like my case!! Plus if you have a financed car, and other bills to add!!

@davesphilippinedaydream2656 3 жыл бұрын

Is gasoline sold by the leter or the gallon and how much. Do they have a United States postal service there? Can you order stuff from amazon? Can you set up your utilities on autopay?

@florshelyllull2864 5 жыл бұрын

Move to Jayuya lol, I used to pay $475 for 3 bedrooms house one bathroom laundry room and 2 car garage.. and I loved just living around coffee farms .. I’m from Cataño, I also lived in Sabana Grande.. but I fell in love with Jayuya.. I love Nature.. it’s not hot.. I can’t stand the heat..

@tacosandbeer 4 жыл бұрын

ima steal your girl

@florshelyllull2864 4 жыл бұрын

@@tacosandbeer my girl?? i don't have a girl..

@florshelyllull2864 4 жыл бұрын

@@tacosandbeer Pennsylvania is huge.. hard to find people ..

@kdvarietychannel5859 5 жыл бұрын

Guys! That flat is amazing. Wow I want to live in PR now too

@loca1243 5 жыл бұрын

I recommend you to go to homedepot and get some industrial fans. The ceiling ones work as good as an ac and the pedestal ones also. They are a little pricey but they are a good investment to have there.

@38josue91 5 жыл бұрын

They were renting for 6 months... You cannot install your own ceiling fans in most rented apartments.

@armyleegreen 2 жыл бұрын

New to the channel, came across your channel while looking for information about Puerto Rico. Appreciate all the information. Just wondering if you all still live there?

@DonQ 5 жыл бұрын

I pay about $80/mo for internet here in upstate NY and get 35 megs. Electricity about the same as there in PR. Groceries a little less here, but not much. To get that apt here would cost roughtly $2000/mo. (and it would not be in Cabo Rojo which I ADORE!)

@danrok7777 5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Lloyd yea the people here make 1/3 of what people make in NY or US. Most jobs are 7.25 or less and the street and weather will kill your nice car in no time. Life here sucks if you don’t have budgeting skills.

@DonQ 5 жыл бұрын

@@danrok7777 I am aware of the challenges in PR. I was just mentioning the costs versus here in upstate NY. I've been to PR and have noted the differences.

@ericdiaz4581 5 жыл бұрын

Try to see the waterfall Gozalandia in town called san Sebastián use gps

@MariaPerez-wz7gp 5 жыл бұрын

Saw the information on this beautiful waterfall the other on the Travel Channel.

@jaco7675 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Diaz Was there two months ago. Beautiful. Some of the best PR has to offer.

@alizvega7034 3 жыл бұрын

Gózala día es bello.

@MrEmanuel1223 5 жыл бұрын

moved here myself my family is from here and i love it

@riverbliss3239 5 жыл бұрын

Power outages are sooooo common out there. When I lived in Arecibo, basically when it rained we would lose power... and water.

@CarlosCruz-ll5ez 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings friends, you have such a beautiful home, Love all of your videos thanks for sharing!

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support. -Jim

@elcocoloco3200 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in Bayamón for close to a year now and we have only had 1 blackout that lasted for a few hours. On average ours only last roughly 10 seconds. We used to have that fairly often but we haven’t had any blackouts in our area for a few months now (hope I didn’t just jinx myself!). I would say our average cost of living is very comparable though! Must be pretty average throughout the island!

@useaol 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Nice vid! Just wanted to point out a typo. On the text for the kitchen it should be spelled cocina. But lovely place! I lived in Cabo Rojo as well by La plaza de mercado!

@kylecarpenter1 3 жыл бұрын

I think you guys have been lucky with la luz. We lived in Mayagüez for a couple of years and our light went out pretty often (especially during hurricane season) and more than a couple of times it went out for more than a day (2 1/2 days once). But that was also the year before Maria. Love the videos. We miss the island everyday!

@IntuitiveWanderess 5 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!!!

@TableBook 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS VIDEO.

@SpanishandGo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! What was your favorite part? -Jim

@TableBook 4 жыл бұрын

@@SpanishandGo the APARTMENT tOUR LOVED THE CLOSET MIRRORS .YOU GUYS SHOULD VLOG IN ONE OF THE ROOMS...

@Javynejo31 5 жыл бұрын

La hielera aquí le deciimos neverita.

@olgafigueroa2909 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly feel the rent is great. You have a beautiful place. Unfortunately the majority of people cannot afford that amount...but for those of us who can it is a lit less than what you get here in the states.

@nelliesantiago5462 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place I’m Puerto Rican but was born in Queens, NYC and never been to Puerto Rico. My husband was born in Puerto Rico, we live in Boston,ma and lately he’s been talking about us moving to Puerto Rico. I’m scared because the hurricanes are insane. Plus even tho I’m Spanish I’m more English American🤷🏻‍♀️ I just don’t know but you guys helped me allot so it’s something to think about. Thanks 👍 beautiful apartment.

@yolandamontalvo3557 5 жыл бұрын

Felicitaciones que Sean muy felices y es verdad el camino es el destino"

@courtneyluczynski1740 3 жыл бұрын

My husband tells me that where we live in Camuy, they only read the electric meter every other month haha. So we would get the same bill for 2 months and then switch to a new bill the following 2 months. It was so odd!

@Alienxchax14 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim and Maya: Thank you for sharing this information, will be moving back soon after retirement and know I have an idea of what it will cost me and my wife to live in Cabo Rojo.

@user-kn4xc8qt5o 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Edwin ! Did you find a place for rent? Any tips?

@JuanOLopezGerena 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I will be going to Boquerón the 4th of July weekend and would love to meet up with you guys if possible.

@alexanderramos9492 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼🇵🇷

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻

@edgardoalfonzo806 5 жыл бұрын

You should come to my town Jayuya. We have different attraction here in jayuya like different coffee shops and a aero static balloon.

@shiphrahsaraiisrael3322 4 жыл бұрын

Please share how you got a car .. assuming you didn’t ship it from US .. bought cash , lease etc ? Recommendations please

@KimNaNa8 5 жыл бұрын

When the car passed by with reggaeton so loud I lost it!!! I don’t miss that at all 😂 There are some nice places with vegan options closer to Boquerón such as Friend’s Cafe (Litoral-Mayaguez), Cabra Tostá (Calle Morell- Mayaguez), Migas (PR 114- Mayaguez) and Wakey Monkey (Ave. Universidad Interamericana- San German). Those were my favorite spots to go grab coffee and something good and healthy to eat.

@mandyhudson3384 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mandy! -Jim

@sdflores7572 5 жыл бұрын

For foreigners the puerto rican dialect and the mexican dialect obviously is completely different, which it does matter because some Mexican words can be offensive in Puerto Rico and vice versa. For instance when I say biscochito in puerto rico thats a cake while ive noticed that my Mexican neighbor did look at me weird lol because it means something else which I wont say here. In some other latin american countries could mean handsome or cute guy. In Bayamon PR lavado for us is cleaning our private parts which for Mexicans is the washing machine and/or laundry area. We call a cooler a neverita. Both beautiful cultures, people and language but for foreigners is best to know what it means in each country.

@rafaelubaldo8162 4 жыл бұрын

I am ready to make this jump from the US. I would love to find both a place like this and a Spanish immersion retreat.

@graceandglamor 5 жыл бұрын

Me encanta su apartamento!

@estacion.23 5 жыл бұрын

Me gustan sus videos! Todo lo que dicen es cierto, buen precio y aún así pueden conseguir una renta más económica. Pueden conseguir apartamentos y casa dentro de $400 a $600 con luz o agua incluida. Saludos y sigan con sus videos

@justobuonomo7860 3 жыл бұрын

hi , thank you for the information. i plan to move to P.Rico. hope to see you.

@ErmelindaCortes 4 жыл бұрын

Praying you keep safe during the storm. Keep water, batteries charged, and a packed bag on case of evacuation. Dios los bendiga y cuide. ✌🏽

@kbettzabe2099 2 жыл бұрын

i've been considering moving to Pr . this video helped thankyou . also if anyone can also give tips of which neighborhoods are good to . for 1 bedroom apartments and which jobs do pay better there without a degree requirement thankyou in advance

@nereidapr1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. I can't complain. My house was given to me by my mom. Her inherentes. My light was over 150.00 and we changed the light bulb and shut the multiplug and it went down to in the 30's or summer in the 40's. Water the most is the most is 20. This is why I don't go back to Brooklyn. It's to expensive.

@Lollypopkilljoy 5 жыл бұрын

In Carolina you can find apartments obviously a little smaller than your apartment from 400 to 500 + with electricity and water included

@38josue91 5 жыл бұрын

Location, location, location

@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix 5 жыл бұрын

Here at Puerto Rico is not easy to find waterfront ( or very close to the beach ) 3 bedrooms - , 2 bath apartments with furniture included for $500 or less . Maybe you can find a studio or a bad location .

@Lollypopkilljoy 5 жыл бұрын

I may not be at the beach but im close to the airport, piñones, el balneario, isla verde, condado, old san juan..... no me quejo :)

@38josue91 5 жыл бұрын

Being conformable vs being comfortable...

@pirigonzalez5329 5 жыл бұрын

@@Lollypopkilljoy Why do Americans want to be by the beach. I mean doesn't the sun give you Cancer. Everyone wants to be by the beach. Why?

@chefperez1 5 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how much she looks like my niece 😍

@patientv 4 жыл бұрын

What about mail? Can you order from amazon? How long does it take? Like if you wanted to do solar for those tiles you have outages... And no cell phones?

@SpanishandGo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! USPS delivers to Puerto Rico at normal rates, and Amazon Prime delivers in a week. We don't have solar panels, so we can't speak to that. But we never had any issues where we lived with our T-Mobile service. Thanks for watching! -Jim

@frankies9049 5 жыл бұрын

900 for rent is to much in P.R this is my opinion God bless you gays🙏

@josephjohn3560 4 жыл бұрын

Frankie S it really depends where you live. I used to live in San Juan, and I can tell you that if you get a place like that for that price with included HOA fees, you have a super sweet deal.

@omy1982es 4 жыл бұрын

Guys

@m.g.i.6142 3 жыл бұрын

Hey do you know what the equivalent to a CDL-A in Puerto Rico?

@shenanesse 5 жыл бұрын

I have a family member who bought a house over there and is leaving any day now I didnt know what the cost of living was over there at all Its probably more expensive than living in CT. You guys have a cute apartment Must be nice maybe one day ill get to see this beautiful place.

@rafaeljimenez2769 5 жыл бұрын

The electricity bill is sometimes estimated and that's why it goes way up the next month

@inferris1 5 жыл бұрын

It should not be cuz the new meters are read remotely, unless they still have the analog

@rafaeljimenez2769 5 жыл бұрын

@@inferris1 They read it personally from the meter most of the time

@inferris1 5 жыл бұрын

@@rafaeljimenez2769 ok. But estimate is based on your past bill, there was a considerable amount in theirs, mabe the logical explanation is that AEE are a bunch of crooks,, you now how they work😁

@rafaeljimenez2769 5 жыл бұрын

@@inferris1 I think they just make up the numbers as they go along sometimes

@gendeliz1 5 жыл бұрын

I live here in PR and since my job is @ 45 mnts away I spent about $60 weekly in gas plus @ $50+ in tolls. I guess you don't go out of Boqueron to much. That's what I have to point.... also in regards of the "hielera", I guess you say is a most in PR because of the black outs you had with electricity because other than that we don't use it nor have it in the kitchen. If we have one it will be store away and use only for the beach, or if electricity is gone for long period of times (like when we had the Hurricane) or if we have a party. It is use mostly to place the ice and keep drinks cold or if we have no power then that's where we will placed meats or anything that needs to be at a cool temperature but that is not something that happens often. Other than that LOVE your video and that you are sharing so much about this beautiful island. Electricity is expensive here but if you find something unusual on your bill make your claim at the AEE office or online. Boqueron is a tourist area, same as San Juan, Dorado, Aguadilla... but I think Aguadilla will be cheaper... now by saying this it means it is normal for your rent to be high I am more towards to the center and for a house w 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, family, living room, dinning room, kitchen and garage I pay @ $500 for rent and is not furnish so your rent is high because is furnish and the area. Also want to mention that I LOVED your video explaining puertorrican spanish, that was awesome and I shared!!! Enjoy your time in PR!!! ***In the oven since you do vegetarian you can do bake potato. I use it mostly for meats and desserts ***

@Bavubuka 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to be an american to rent an apartment there? Thank you for the great content as always guys!

@LuisTheFilmHack 5 жыл бұрын

How much do you pay for medical insurance?

@joenysfraticelli9485 5 жыл бұрын

In tolls from there to San juan back and foward are like $10 at the end.

@MariaRodriguez-hb4ix 5 жыл бұрын

From where I live ( Yauco ) to San Juan is around $10 both ways . Which would be the same they pay if they travel from the south ( Ponce to San Juan ) . I almost never travel from the North . So no idea how much is the toll on that direction .

@conandunham5218 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Looks like you have a ready made dog park right off your patio.

@SpanishandGo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Conan! We really like it here. Cheers! -Jim

@Yavid2222 5 жыл бұрын

Cool vídeo

@Javi_photo 5 жыл бұрын

As a born and raised Puerto Rican I should tell you that the better deals on rent are based on "knowing" someone who "knows" someone else, knowing the abuela, tio, amigo or something to that extent who has a house for rent, that is how you'll score that super awesome house by the beach for $500 or that amazing mountain house for $400 (only "problem" is that you would be doing the yard work yourself but that can be fun if your into the garden stuff), if you go through a realtor your prices are going to be much much higher, I can guarantee you I can find a much cheaper house in that same area if I tried that way or maybe even a website called clasificados online which is very local and all the locals use it. unfortunately a lot of the economy in PR is underground.