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Puerto Rico

San Juan

No visa needed for Americans, real tech scene, dense coworking in Condado/Santurce

In San Juan, a mid-range month runs about $3,475 and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet4.6/10

Slower internet than about 55% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking4.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 60% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There2.7/10

Harder to reach than about 80% of cities

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35 categories for San Juan, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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