Ponce at a glance
- 108.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level.
- PM2.5 averages 6.2 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5.
Green is the better side of each figure. Every line is computed from the tables below.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget. The middle column is the median across the 3 Puerto Rico cities we track, so every row says whether Ponce is the cheap side of its own market or the dear one. Green is the better side of each row.
| Rent, 1-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $700 | $700 | same |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed city centremonthly, USD | $1,050 | $1,050 | same |
| Groceriesmonthly, one person | $203 | $204 | $1 |
| Dining outmonthly, one person | $338 | $351 | $13 |
| Utilitiesmonthly: power, water, heating, internet | $381 | $381 | same |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $950 | $983 | $33 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centremonthly, USD | $2,100 | $2,100 | same |
Single person, USD. Data updated September 8, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Ponce, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these. Cheaper side of each row in green.
Eating out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.50 | $16.50 | same |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $60.00 | $84.11 | 1.40× as much |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.19 | $9.19 | same |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.69 | $3.69 | same |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.75 | $2.75 | same |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.00 | $4.00 | same |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.67 | $1.67 | same |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.47 | $1.47 | same |
Groceries
| Milk, 1 L | $1.65 | $2.27 | 1.38× as much |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread, 500 g | $3.50 | $3.50 | same |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.00 | $2.29 | 2.29× as much |
| Eggs, 12 | $6.00 | $6.00 | same |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.53 | $12.53 | same |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.61 | $9.31 | 1.41× as much |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.06 | $5.06 | same |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.60 | $2.60 | same |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.81 | $4.81 | same |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.78 | $3.78 | same |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.96 | $3.96 | same |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.62 | $1.62 | same |
Transport & bills
| Taxi start | $2.50 | $2.50 | same |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.50 | $1.50 | same |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.13 | $1.13 | same |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $321.16 | $321.16 | same |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $60.00 | $60.00 | same |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $50.00 | $59.33 | $9.33 |
Leisure
| Gym, monthly | $30.00 | $34.66 | $4.66 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema, one seat | $7.00 | $10.00 | 1.43× as much |
Dating-age sex ratio
Ponce has 108.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the highest of the 4 Puerto Rico cities we track.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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Data updated