Cost of Living Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico | Palmas del Mar Expenses Comparison | Living in Puerto Rico 

Hi Jen! I moved to Cabo Rojo from NYC about 8 years ago and it was the right thing for me to do! About the subject of mail delivery, I found out that a US Postal mailbox here will accept UPS and FedEx packages for you if you use the physical address of the Post Office and include the box number. It was a pleasant surprise when I found out

I’m overwhelmed to see how much you love Puerto Rico, I’m happy see you enjoying your life in the Island and encouraging people to live there as well! God bless you Jen!

Cabo Rojo was always a secret oasis! It's the internal tourism capital! It's also my 2nd home.

Hope you are well Jen! Thanks for posting this

Thank you so much for your videos. As I retire from the service soon your videos have eased my mind about moving back to PR.

Thank you so much Jen! This video is very helpful. Please keep them coming.

Thank you so much for this video Jen! I'm new to the island - first month. I'm currently renting in Santurce. But I've been doing as much research as possible for the rest of the island. And your experience and feedback help a lot.

This video was very very informative and it helped me decide to keep my house in Cabo Rojo. Thank you indeed for the great comparison.

Great video. Very thorough and informative. Thank you Jen.

Thank you Jen for the great info. Your vids are easy on the ears and the eyes :)

I want to take the time out to thank you for teaching us about the differences of the two places you stayed at. It is important for me to get this information before I leave the States. It's been good listening to you.

Thank you for telling the truth and loving my Island

We have a house in Cabo Rojo, and we just decided to move there full time. Thank you for the info. Greatly appreciated.

Happy to see PR progressing, I too lived in NY & FL, retired in Western side of PR 13 yrs now. Never regretting my Senior living. Great job, Jen. ❤️San German pr

Awesome.......thank you for your videos.

I just got back loved it! I want to go back very soon!

Great info thanks Jen

Loved this video! I moved from MD last year and I'm renting a 3/2 house close to the beach in Barceloneta for $800/month. I also bought a lot in Mar Chiquita (Manatí) for $55k and I'm hoping to build a house there soon.

Great information about the island thanks jen

Hi Jen, well done. Hope all remains well. I also viewed your Dorado piece. Best wishes.

When we visited PR a few weeks ago we stayed in Palmas Del Mar! I absolutely loved it!!

Great information, thank you

This video is very useful to me. My father will be looking for real estate on the island so this info is great! Thanks Again!

Beautiful Video, where did you live in AZ? I am living there now and will be visiting end of Sept. I love all your info and look forward to more great videos.

Amazing video, Thanks

Thanks. Very helpful

Thank you for your information

My aunt has a 30 year lease on her house in Hormigueros. It used to be my grandmother's back then. After Maria came through her house was literally destroyed. The damage gotten so severe the house had to be totally remodeled from the ground up. It took 8 months to rebuild it altogether.

Thanks for the video’s with such great content. I’m looking forward to moving here in July and these videos are really helpful. I’m trying to find a condo to rent for an year in either Dorado or Rincon area.

I am in joyuda on the beach... a Canadian ... great to know you are in Cabo rojo also, I love you videos really helpful.

Hola.... Me encanta escucharte aunque no se mucho ingles....lo que me importa es que eres feliz y te encanta mi isla....mil bendiciones.....🤗😊😁

Very nice video. I was there this last weekend. I was visiting my brother in law who lives there in one of the buildings of that complex. Beautiful little corner in paradaise.

Lady, you are not being completely clear on your reporting. " Las Palmas del Mar " is mainly a resort community. You cannot compare Palmas , which is a huge resort community, with Cabo Rojo which is a TOWN with a major , a local government. etc.

Plan to move there my mom from their thanks for the video

Thanks Jen♥️

Moving in September my wife wants Palmas I want Cabo rojo / Rincón great video thanks Jen as always great video

The info you provided in this video is pricless. My Mom was born in Cabo Rojo and lived there till her teenage years before living out her life in nycten florida, we burried her in cabo rojo cemetery. When i visited there i thought it was the most beautiful place on the island. I will be back in july for vacation to San Juan this time to visit cousins in Humacao and Yabucoa my dads place of birth. Keep those videos coming.

The further you go into the interior of the island, the less expensive it gets. Exception: electricity 🤦🏼‍♀️

I love the west side of the island! Best water calm serene.

You’re smart girl, you got the clue for life in the Caribbean!

Older video now but very cool content. I am a business owner in the 40+ crowd that is looking to move my family to PR. Love your information especially for the English almost only crowd who need to learn Spanish. Your situation and mine are very similar. Would love to chat more at some point and understand some contacts you may have for moving / setting up relocating LLCs and Corporations. I need lawyers, accountants as well as credible real estate agents and all the other stuff (Insurance Agents, etc). I have not watched all your videos but love this comparison of Cabo Rojo vs Palmas. Would love an updated one if you get a chance. Also vids on best places to find great business services. Regards, David

Great video!! Muchas gracias!! Looking to move there in the future!!

Hi Jen, your absolutely right on car insurance, my parents pay full coverage once a year what I pay monthly on the main land. By the way AWESOME videos keep it coming!!!! 💯

Thank you Jen!! Great video!!! I’m looking for the “perfect” area. Your videos are so awesome!!!

Thank you

again a terrific vid - thank you. How did you manage during the PR power outage last week?

Omg Jen I just seen this channel you're most informative ... Thank you dear

Hello, just to add to the car insurance part .If you decide to get a full coverage policy you can cancel out de $100 obligated insurance from the island and save that money. You still need to do the one's a year vehicle inspection before. Love your vids Jen!

what are your thoughts on the Isabela Beach area? Thanks again for your terrific vids. I have learned do much.

Thank you.

Hi Jen! Love your videos. Can you please do an update on the cost of living in Puerto Rico? I’m moving with my family in June next year. God bless!

New subscriber born in Cabo Rojo ( Pueblo) living on The Bronx for 50 years

Hi Jen ! Love your videos ! I’m considering moving to Puerto Rico . I’m in Puerto Rico and I’m planning on going to Cabo rojo any recommendations?

I can’t wait to travel to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to visit my family in Ponce 😀😀😀

You should check Puerta del Mar in Aguadilla is near the Crash Boat beach

Hi Jen! Wondering about airport options out there on the West Coast, to fly to points on the mainland. Thanks, really enjoying your informative videos!

Wow you are in my hometown!

Thank you for this video. I am planning to move to Puerto Rico especially Cabo Rojo with my family. Is it better to move with my cellphone provider from the Mainland or to have one in Cabo Rojo instead. Which one is cheaper?

Hi Jen, could you provide more information about the hot spot and internet speed?

Thanks Jen for the vid. Is there country club communities in Cabo Rojo like in Palmas?

Love Cabo Rojo

Beautiful but very expensive.

This video was so informative and detailed. I live in the States but I’m buying an apartment and vehicle on the island. You mentioned the very important car insurance. Do you have any companies that you can recommend or the one you currently use. Thanks in advance.

Hi Jen, do you know or are you able to find out about building a home on the island? Like the general cost per sq ft and maybe things like which contractors are generally good?

Hi Jen, thanks for all the great content! We’re looking to move to the island at the end of the summer. Do you have any recommendations for websites to find rentals? We’re looking in the Playuela/Ramey/Isabella area. Thanks!

There's a ton of houses for rent in Isabela they're going for 350 a month. I would not pay $1,200 a month to live here. You're getting robbed

Great 👍

Welcome to Cabo Rojo! Im the owner of Casa Los Juanes, airbnb behind Tatto Rest.

I’m so excited. I just purchased my first PR home in vieques.

Thank you Jen, amazing video! I was just curious, do you know anyone who moved down there for Act 60 purposes? I've been reading up on it & it seems like authorities really don't like going there for that purpose. Do you have any personal experiences hearing about that?

Hi Jen thank you for your informative videos, I truly appreciate it. I was wondering if you are aware if there are any opportunities of employment around Cabo Rojo that pay enough to sustain living in the said area. I would need a two bedroom apt. at least. I speak spanish and english fluently and have always wanted to move to the Island. I just haven't had the funds to make such a move. I've been told time and again that jobs are scarce but always from those whom don't live on the Island. So if that be the case, (scarcity) then I just have to accept that. Hopefully I can find a way to fund my living out there my desire to live there is so powerful my heart aches to be there m Whatever info you can provide or any suggestions It would be immensely appreciated. Godspeed.

Nice place!!!! 👍🏼🌴🌴🌴

Your videos are like McDonald's.... I'm loving it!

Thanks for the video, I've been looking forward to hearing about Cabo Rojo's expenses, etc. Why did you move to the West side of the island, the beautiful beaches?? Does that area get frequent earthquakes? Also is that area as "Engllish" friendly as the East side of the island is. (That side of the island always felt isolated to me and took hours to get anywhere but that could be since I'd always stay on the East side of the island.) Again thanks for the great video.

If you have an urban street address package delivery is not an issue, and I'm lucky in that my cardiologist is a gearhead like me and he let's me use his office address for large car parts I couldn't get otherwise. You can pay for a UPS account and enter physical address information and phone numbers so they have what they need in their system to make the necessary changes so they can get your package delivered. I've lived in my house for over 10 years and they know where I am. DHL and FedEx always called for directions before I started using my doctor's address. All of my providers have great staffs even though there's often a language barrier issue and some drop the ball on occasion, but I'm pretty loveable, unless you're colonizer coming here to take advantage of incentives that aren't available to locals, unless you're going to hire a lot of people and pay them well that is. The takers that don't give back need to stay away!

Hi Jen, few questions about palmas Del Mar. Do you guys have an equestrian center that u can go to in the golf cart? did they open the casino? what is the best restaurant over there? what are the next developments of palmas Del Mar? anything new?

Here in Cabo Rojo as you know it's much cheaper, less traffic, less people and more relaxation. And the most there is good to raise your family. So welcome to our town

I'm on Cabo Rojo now but unfortunately just passing through. Beautiful area. Heading to Isabella.

I’m from Cabo Rojo. You are at Joyuda. Let me know what you think about Buye. At Buye beach you won’t see as many restaurants close by but the beach is breathtaking.

Im Out in Arizona also! Your beautiful💕

I Love Luquillo in Puerto Rico , the beaches, mountains, food... It,s a paradise ...

Moving back in 2 weeks! Moving to Cabo rojo too!

If I may ask I’m in the process of moving back to the island. Which company did you use for your car insurance? And is the private mailbox a PO Box address?

Correction on car State Insurance $180 + $15 . As for delivery of UPS, FedEx, DHL etc. try using the comments section on your website order page for these companies to contact you when making delivery. Once they call you , send them your pinned location and voila!!!! you get delivery.

I love Cabo Rojo! My family has a getaway home near Boquerón. Most of my family lives in Caguas or San Juan, so it has become the place to go whenever we are looking for a quick break from the city live. That said, the live in Cabo Rojo is actually a lot more laid back than Caguas, San Juan, Dorado, or Humacao.

I lived in Cabo Rojo as a child. Graduated from Colegio San Augustin in 1974

Some people also lives in more urban areas like Mayagüez and Ponce.

Can you recommend any restaurants

Another well done video Jen. When you have a chance, please do a video on solar energy costs with back up battery power. Alternative energy will help the growth of the island.

Hi Jen I enjoy your videos .I once lived in Aguada Puerto Rico years ago .I plan on moving back Looking at Cabo Rojo Could you give me the name of a neat section of the area to focus on when I get there Looking on buying hopefully. Thanks.Janine Raleigh North Carolina

What’s the name of the car insurance? I plan to buy a car soon in Puerto Rico

My mother and younger brother live on the edge of Boquerón, within walking distance from the Bird Sanctuary, on the entrance of road 301 towards Combate Beach. They are both surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty without paying a premium for it. Whereas, Palmas is more of a manufactured and artificial beauty that comes at a premium. Of course, with that premium comes year-round maintenance, tennis courts, golf courses, a variety of pools, bicycle trails, a sort of private beach, and a marina. As the saying goes on the Island, there is Palmas, and then there is the rest of Puerto Rico. If you are used to the lifestyle of living on the mainland, for example, Florida or California, then you would feel right at home in Palmas. Whereas, Cabo Rojo has more of a local flavor to it and it takes some time getting used to it. If you are retired living on a fixed income, then you are better off living in Cabo Rojo, there is so much tennis or golf you may play in a year; and for sure, your condo fees or and property taxes will tend to always go up with the years at Palmas.

Puerto Rico has a lot to offer. But if you think you will move there and it will be like the US..you got another thing coming. You give up some comforts to live in the tropics not to mention hurricanes. The good thing about PR is many speak English..so is not difficult to go and not worry about language issues. And like Jen...many Americanos live there. Jen does a good job of showing the options. She emphasized heavily on having a GENERATOR! Think about that. Puerto Rico is on its way....but has a long way to go to become a place of 'comfort' for many mainlanders. It can be expensive....and cheap just like anywhere else. I am from Puerto Rico. Born in San Juan, lived in Rio Piedras many moons ago. Live in Cali now..moved with my parents who are no longer with us. Took my dad's aches to Isla Verde off the coast (he wanted to be there eternally).....where we used to go every weekend when we were kids.....when there were hardly any buildings...but had wall to wall coconut palm trees. We also took my mother's ashes to Juncos where her mom (my grandmother we called her 'Tata')...who was buried there...and who lived there all her life. I LOVE Puerto Rico.....because in-spite of all the issues, its relaxed....lay back...I mean way lay back...if you ask someone to come at 7pm for a party...they might show up at 10pm. Be ready. And its my birth place...and feels like everyone is family. Vacation...wonderful place...many places to see. The people are spectacular. Living there....dont expect too much....and accept what it is. I am planning to retire there or go back and forth....snow birding. haha. Will see because my wife is not Puerto Rican...her family all in Cali etc. Great video Jen. WEPA!

How does the private mailbox works?

Hey Jen just was wondering what is you profession? I’m looking at moving to PR and have been looking at your videos for some time now. But have always wondered what you do for a living. Stay safe.

Hi Jen. You mention you found beach front properties. Can you give us some ideas who you contacted and how you found them? We are looking for a waterfront property and it doesn't need to be furnished. Any help you have would be appreciated. Oh, and on the west side, we are currently in Mayaguez and want to stay on the west coast.

Cost of living has gone up quite a bit in 5yrs. After hurricane Maria things went up and never really went down. After this Covid mess things have gone up again. From what I've been told, cost of living tends to go up every time something happens, and they don't generally go back down. :(

The state liability has a $4000 limit. My water bill is less than $20 because I have a septic tank. They charge more for sewage than water.

Thank you for all. your videos! I wanted to ask you if you know how i could process my RN license in PR? I am having a hard time finding a number. Thank you!

Is the internet fast