Want to Retire in PUERTO RICO? Cost of Living

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4 жыл бұрын

Do you want to retire for cheap in PUERTO RICO? Learn how to live on a budget, especially for those thinking of retiring to the island.
We'll discuss HOUSING COSTS to rent or purchase in money-saving locations like Barranquitas, Aguadilla and Guanica, discuss HOA fees, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, pest control, and utilities like electric, internet, cell phone, water, and generator costs.
We'll talk about the RENT VERSUS BUY question, along with low-cost strategies for furnishing your home, purchasing a car, car insurance, tolls, and gas costs, and ways to save money on groceries, restaurants, shopping, sales tax, free and cheap things to do on the island, public versus private schools, and the cost of a 4-year college education at the University of Puerto Rico.
Learn about the Puerto Rico minimum wage, average salaries, the likelihood of finding a good job, and I discuss the cost of HEALTH INSURANCE, doctors on the island, the availability of medical specialists, and the downsides of cheap health care.
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@michellerolon9982 Жыл бұрын

Before considering buying a home check first to see if the land comes with it. Many older homes passed down through the families do not own the land just the house. We recently tried to buy a house on a nice piece of land and when we went to the lawyers to draw up the paper work, we found out the person trying to sell us the property only owned the house not the land. Years ago it was common for people to just pick a piece of land and just build on it. Squatters used to be a big thing here. The woman who was trying to sell us the property never told us that her father had built a house on it before and the family was in court trying to argue who owned the property. The woman only owned the house she built on it herself not the land.

@nesq4104 3 ай бұрын

True, I just learned this from a neighbor. Also squatting in homes is HUGE. Santurce with all the illegal Dominicans many are squatting in homes.

@yio6813 4 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Dorado,PR. At the present time I live in Chicago. but I definitely recommend to really take a deep look at the places where this cheap houses are located. This neighborhood can be dangerous. Best option is to buy/rent in an access controlled neighborhood. Definitely recommend Dorado, Guaynabo, Rincon, Isabela and caguas. Also Diane Cohn I think your videos are very wise and accurate. Thanks for the education.

@visitingyu3556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the eye-opener info. I'm 66 and plan to retire and die there. I knew little until listening to you. Thank you.

@07bently 4 жыл бұрын

I love PR I've been there a few times on vacation, and I would certainly be comfortable moving there. I will move there in time.

@wilbertog58 4 жыл бұрын

@Nature Lover Hi, is it not since most of the puetoricans speak English, but it does help a lot.

@seriouskite 3 жыл бұрын

We be binging. Info overload, We coming out and really enjoy the insider intel. Thanx so much for your insight, dinner on us plus.

@shirleydiaz2565 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you mentioned growing your own food!!!! I cannot believe that people on the island actually buy stuff that they can grow themselves. I am first generation mainland Puerto Rican. My dream is to by a place in PR and just plant whatever I can. I am so disappointed in my family members when I visit and see store bought sofrito in their fridge!! I live in Chicago and I make my own. How I would love to plant all the ingredients myself in PR and harvest. Love your videos.

@evelynpagandelgado3997 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your information. You remained me the reason why I left 45 years ago. However I will love to go back to my Island . Have a wonderful time

@davidma00 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Diane got to tell you i love your videos they are very informative. I am from Aibonito but live in Florida and you are definitely right about the prices away from San Juan .

@blackoil2soil709 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Can't lie you covered enough to do some research. Appreciated.

@edgarcorleon9590 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. very informative !

@pete4778 4 жыл бұрын

Good job on reporting the other side of living in Puerto Rico. Cheap living here no question but the heat is a problem.

@commcopi1678 3 жыл бұрын

@@dorkladytravels I like the idea of living in a small mountain town for the cooler temperatures. Are they also safer? And are there fewer bugs in the mountain towns if one manages to live in the city proper rather than out in a more forested area? Thanks so much for your fine work.

@MrEmanuel1223 3 жыл бұрын

thanx for info have decided to retire to the island your info was helpful

@oscarlaredo5035 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for show my land to the World! Greetings from Arizona, AZ!

@franceslopez190 3 жыл бұрын

Please hear the lady, as a native the best advice she's giving is coming to see for yourself 1rst... From my 60 years living here... "Cheap isn't always safe"... People, beaches, "global eating"...in the right place FOR YOU, and your preferences only.. this will be a true paradise... Blessings!

@josea.mercado4462 3 жыл бұрын

Your right

@luisarroyosyouj8954 2 жыл бұрын

Stop selling our island!!!!!

@jrod8970 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Frances, I took my wife there and she fell in love with the island and culture. She really wants to move there, but I'm afraid that she may not like it once we're there. any advice

@jess97724 9 ай бұрын

@@luisarroyosyouj8954 Anyone can move to PR just like Puerto Ricans have the right to move to the U.S. Stop being so hateful!!!!!

@naidaquintela8938 5 ай бұрын

@@jrod8970 You should alway rent, before you buy. This way you get the feeling for island Living.

@luiscruz2711 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video learn so much love it thank you

@GoldenPalm24 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks so much!!!

@alvoice 4 жыл бұрын

Great thanks for the valuable information.

@AngelRivera-wp9bg 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and certainly outside the box.

@dougschemmel99 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advise... well thought out

@walterarroyo5220 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Guanica did not think I would hear it here made me happy lol very solid video

@MrEmanuel1223 4 жыл бұрын

i retired here and love it ,,,,,even decided to start a business but am taking my time

@theceohimself 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video!!

@ianpatrick23 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up about all the bugs!

@borgona362 Жыл бұрын

On point ! loved it ! 🥰

@shirleydiaz2565 4 жыл бұрын

You covered a LOT in this video and all true! I love Puerto Rico and coming from a big city where everything is so readily available takes a lot of thought, planning and soul searching when contemplating a move there. I have gone every year for 8 years for 2 weeks. This year I spent a month and was sad to leave. Next time I go I hope to stay for 3 months. I need to slowly stretch out the time so that I can get used to the way things work there. Eventually, I want to be able to stay there 7 months out of the year.

@ergoman-hd6cr 2 күн бұрын

Excellent detailed video, seems like you have covered many items

@PuertoRicoSeGoza 3 жыл бұрын

If you have lived your life in the states would recommend visiting first. I don’t usually curse but these pot holes the size of a wheel barrels in heavy high way traffic you fall right into them .

@mariviberrios 3 жыл бұрын

Barranquitas is awesome!🇵🇷♥️

@ericmerchant3646 4 жыл бұрын

We are excited to get started on remodeling our home near Vega Baja but now we are unable to travel to it from the mainland. We are ready to enjoy the beautiful island!

@purplebabushka852 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking at this for retirement. Thanks for the info.

@tonyr3060 7 ай бұрын

Oh waw you simply the best vlogger so far i love everything you saying ❤️💯🤣👍👍

@AdrianoMBelo 2 жыл бұрын

Great, video like always.

@boricuayehudim427 3 жыл бұрын

You've impressed me with you're words ☝🏾 this is my home, came across this video and wondered "let me see what this person from up north has to say about us" very accurate especially for those wishing to come down here and invest in real estate ☝🏾 thank you for this awesome video 🙏🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇷🇵🇷

@randyrrs7028 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video!

@celiari9702 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you decided to provide an updated video. Lots of great advice and very accurate! 👍

@otisotis5869 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video; cautious and honest review of these three towns; recommendations by you are so grounded and sincere; a good review - honest, buyer-beware, review! Thanks !

@delvalle298 3 жыл бұрын

Q bello es. Soy de humacao y vivo en kissimmee Florida hace 25 Años. nada se compara vivir en el campo. Algunos dicen hoy no hay luz o agua ok q esperan cuando vives en el campo. Cuando me retire en mi trabajo en 3 años comprare un pedazo de paradise como usted. Gracias por ese video. Dios bendiga tu familia y a Puerto Rico.🤠🙏🏄‍♂️

@j.t5841 2 жыл бұрын

You have at least wrote them down for us so we know how to spell the town thank you so much

@AngelADiaz-rg1gt 4 жыл бұрын

Very good. One day I will buy one house maybe in Guaynabo or Trujillo Alto. Thank you for you wise advisers

@gloriamass7456 2 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo,thanks,l love puertorrico

@andresgiz9666 Ай бұрын

Hi your video are great. I lived in Puerto Rico for 5 years but left, now I live in the magic city of miami Florida and is stunning beautiful. 😂❤❤

@charlesl8993 2 жыл бұрын

Very good Vlog, thank you

@2012listo 2 жыл бұрын

Sold! Enough of these northern Illinois winters! We are coming down to semi-retire, grow peppers,.make sauce, and sell it at festivals, along with our vegetarian tacos! We will go back to the mainland to do some state and county fairs, but otherwise, we are for.la Isla.

@xrpnick6828 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@learnwithjahsun 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!!

@eugeniovalentin8830 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Diane. I really enjoyed your video. I am from Aguada currently living in Connecticut. I'll be retiring in about 4 years and l am coming back home. Hope to meet you in person some day. Thank you.😘😘

@SolOSombra 4 жыл бұрын

Good investigation. 👍🏼

@catgarza4947 Жыл бұрын

I'm considering moving there in the future from Florida. I had no idea it was that cheap to rent or buy? Wow!

@orlandonostagiafever1964 3 жыл бұрын

Barranquitas beautiful center of the island were my grandparents are from.

@r51252 3 жыл бұрын

OK, you convinced me Not to move there...I couldn't live without reliable medical system now that we are over the hill...Very comprehensive review, especially regarding Home Insurance where my US agent told me specifically what would/would not be covered in the event of earthquake on my earthquake insurance. It's important to go in with eyes wide open.

@AngelADiaz-rg1gt 4 жыл бұрын

The best and different fruits is in mountain. I love one named carambola. It is a yellow one.

@Nafi_m 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos very much! What is the annual real property tax rate in the metro area? I saw an article citing ranges from 8.03% to 11.83%! That sounds extremely high. We plan on living in Puerto Rico for two years and then plan on moving to the mainland and renting out the condo for about a decade and then return to retire in our 60s. Should we just rent for now?

@PR_GTR 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Diane 🇵🇷🇵🇷💖💖🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏🙏

@zumo4206 3 жыл бұрын

Aguadilla, Aguada, Moca, Isabela & San Sebastián.....GREAT AREA....Northwest PR

@wildchildpr 4 жыл бұрын

I am from Puerto Rico and live in Reno, What a coincidence 😁.

@norbert1866 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information thank you 🙏 Do you know in Puerto Rico if my New York State pension is taxable?I work for MTA/Long Island Railroad.

@AngelADiaz-rg1gt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@CookingWithJimmyK 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative Diane! The devil is always in the details and you really covered them here. The doctor visit!🙄 Thanks!

@RamonRodriguez-vl4no 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@TheRetirementality 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I'm working on a video on "how to buy a house in PR" that should be done in the next day or two.

@ucla81803 4 жыл бұрын

Did you complete the video on how to buy a house? I had a trip planned which was cancelled due to Corona but I have been actively looking and would def be interested. Thank you!

@shirleydiaz2565 4 жыл бұрын

Saw your video, good info

@OtayBuckwheat 3 жыл бұрын

@@ucla81803 Retirementality has some good content about investing, rental properties, earning money on KZfaq, island life etc, and we share back and forth. He lives in St. Thomas but owns property here and in Florida. He hardly ever mentions Mold, but he covers pitfalls and issues that do matter.

@rencougzip 4 жыл бұрын

Yay Diane! Me gusta mucho, tu video! Estoy tratando de aprender español, porque tengo planes de visitar Puerto Rico pronto! Mil gracias por toda la informacion! 😎

@lr6964 4 жыл бұрын

Si viene a la isla visite Cabo Rojo ,pueblo del suroeste de la isla .Tenemos las playas mas bellas como Boqueron ,Combate , Buye ....tambien esta el Faro (ligth house) muchos turistas vinen y se hospedan en el poblado de Boqueron hay varios hoteles pequeños y paradores .Puede buscar mas informacion en la alcaldia 787-851 1025 o em google.

@johnh1561 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. Are you living back in Tahoe now?

@psiga 3 ай бұрын

This was a comprehensive and very lucid explanation, thank you so much! ^‿^

@kircordero13 4 жыл бұрын

Great video with lots of important information. Thank you!

@alciraproenza-collazo 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible video. Tons and tons of information backed by prices and examples and details. AWESOME. Is there a new one, this is April 2020. GREAT JOB.

@Notrocketscience101 3 жыл бұрын

It’s February 2021 and Realestate has gone through the roof! Rent for a year because all these pandemic buyers will be sellers once the realities of the island sink in.

@ezacher4634 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta have high speed internet! How good is cell phone service?

@heryjim4114 3 жыл бұрын

WELCOME ! YESSSSSS

@rolandorivero5832 4 жыл бұрын

Do you really recommend not buying a newer used jeep if I’m located in San Juan? Want to be comfortable but if it’s gonna get that destroyed

@mariano2078 4 жыл бұрын

Moving To The Mountains Sounds Good But I Need To Be In The Outskirts Of The Metropolitan Area Where I Can Commute More Easy. The Transportation Is Really A Problem There. I Need The Jeep That You're Talking About And The One Bedroom Apartment.

@haroldestrada2223 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to expand on the minimum wage topic.The minimun wage in Puerto Rico is comparable to most Southern States but there is a huge difference in take home pay. If you work in Puerto Rico there is no Federal or State tax deducted from your paycheck.

@jamesmiran9845 2 жыл бұрын

Food prices is double is Puerto Rico. Gallon of milk $9

@jrod8970 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That makes a huge difference, thank you for that piece of information

@minerva4545 Жыл бұрын

But everything is way more expensive in Puerto Rico!

@alciraproenza-collazo 3 жыл бұрын

Did I already say what an exceptional video this is. 10 thumbs up -- if I had 10 thumbs!

@donotfret 4 жыл бұрын

Waiting to hear about a 1.2 million estate near Rincon. Thinking the housing bubble will drop prices but a poor island has little incentive to lower.

@Discopatine 4 жыл бұрын

great tips we are moving there the people are nice and not anywhere near whats going on in the USA.i love my country but we need to see how Puerto Rico makes things happen even with all that they had to ?they are still amazing people my hat goes out to and island that,s never been treated correct been part of USA.that,s so wrong what they have done to it....its Ok GOD HAS THE LAST MOVE.AMEN

@orionobolon4380 4 жыл бұрын

Super informative video, thank you. Wow. I just moved here. Whats the best internet and cable service?

@MajesticBlueFalcon 4 жыл бұрын

If you're planning to move to San Juan or nearby, *Optico Fiber* is the best with 1Gb down/up for $70 a month flat fee. After that would be Liberty Cable and then Claro.

@lacricademarta 3 жыл бұрын

So’ why you left then??? Not everything is as nice as you say in this video sadly. I am born and raised in the island but have lo leave because of the poor employment opportunities

@lacricademarta 3 жыл бұрын

@@dorkladytravels Make sense! Myself I miss the heat/Caribean Climate

@glenncardona9196 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Diane Cohn, I Was wondering what app or website you used to zoom in and zoom out of the island in 3D?

@vickyvictoria1121 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane Cohn. I am planning to retire to PR. I am interested in health insurance. How do I go about getting health insurance? Is the health insurance from United States transferable to PR? I am planning to live on the East side of PR, such as: Luquillo, Fajardo or Humacao.

@dreamsandshadows582 4 сағат бұрын

I would love to spend winters in PR. My husband hates bugs though. They wouldn't bother me. I wonder if certain areas are safer crime wise.

@mileshamblen9982 2 жыл бұрын

What is the internet speed like in these areas?

@wilbertog58 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Diane, thank you for giving those great advice to those who want to come and make our Island theirs. I hope you the best our Island have to offer and enjoy the Isla del Encanto!! If you come to Villalba you can pay $6.00 for water a month, at least where I leave. Have a great journey.

@evahernandez8156 4 жыл бұрын

would you ever go back? Sounds you were turned off. Appreciate your honesty

@juanfigueroa7625 3 жыл бұрын

Do a video of the municipality of Arecibo, it's a cheep place to live.

@franklevantini3239 2 жыл бұрын

Tried for four years. And problems with moldy clothing. Windows open all year round. Next mice problem. Can't have any food out. But still no generator due to cost .. not know almost impossible to garden here due to chickens everywhere dig up garden. 4 dollars per watt for a generator. Plus my salary dropped almost half. . So I had to change stuff. Concealed car insurance . Home owners not available. But home is concrete. Still trying to figure out cut costs.

@josemontalvo4532 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I’m retired and I’m interested. Thank you for sharing! I subscribed and put notifications on!

@nunyafawkingbiz Жыл бұрын

I lived in PR a decade ago and it has changed so much in those 10 years. I was very sad my most recent trip there! It looks so barren compared to 2010

@miriamquinones3247 3 ай бұрын

Hello . What if i already have a property and want to build

@oldgeezer4900 13 күн бұрын

You can live very inexpensively in Mayagüez.3 bedroom house very near the Caribbean Sea for about $60 thousand. Shop where we natives shop. Would be happy to speak to you. We moved here after retirement. Ramon Fernandez.

@rhapzodyb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane for such an extremely informative and in-depth video! I’m planning on relocating to Puerto Rico for tax savings. I do have a friend that lives there but I’m still making connections because I know I’ll need them. Be blessed!

@estgassantana9068 3 жыл бұрын

I’m puertorican that why I’m in Texas because the DR APOIMENT AND MY HEALTH

@frankygarcia625 4 жыл бұрын

Try Esmeralda del sur “PATILLAS,, beaches,, mountains,, and perfect to have a peaceful life,, nice video,,🇵🇷💯✌️❤️😷

@franklevantini3239 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a house in Punta Santiago . And there is no insurance for my town.

@jimdurham786 3 жыл бұрын

A quick question I’ve lived in Hawaii for a decade , A very ongoing problem I had was staph infection from sand or beach’s . Hands anyone you know had that problem???

@nesq4104 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly at beaches near industrial or sewage dump areas. Staph is a sign of water contamination.

@Carmenmartinez-nf9pt 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in barranquitas and l live in a farm l wonder how much is to rent an apartment in the farm quebradillas l had a house there but is 50 years l don't see pr.

@sshetty9683 3 жыл бұрын

Can we drink tap water?

@UGCshakinahstouch 3 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on land only (lots)

@pav688 Жыл бұрын

Prescriptions from the US? Is that an issue?

@michellejohn427 2 жыл бұрын

What website is good to look at the house to buy or rent?

@michellejohn427 2 жыл бұрын

@@dorkladytravels I am looking to move there in a few years hopefully visit the island in 1/22 coming up thank you 🙏

@billyjames9315 2 жыл бұрын

You find a rental on classificados. $250-$600 a month tops

@jamesmiran9845 2 жыл бұрын

Puerto rico is good for vacation not to buy homes to live a normal lifestyle. The natives always get properties back at cheaper prices because outsiders have to sell low all the time. Expect hurricanes that will destroy your home every five years or so. Expect black outs for 3 months. Outsiders have to be very quiet don't complain to people because they will get you out! Puerto rico is not a state the commonwealth working on new laws USA don't have control of properties here.