Life on the island
Moving to Puerto Rico: the everyday essentials
Find a place to live, arrange the basics, and leave yourself time to get to know your new neighborhood.
Begin with the home and the handover
Before move-in, agree on the keys, meter references, included appliances and who is responsible for each utility. An exact address and a reachable building contact make service applications easier to coordinate.
Find an apartment
Compare neighborhoods, inspect the unit, and understand the full monthly cost.
Set up electricity
Prepare the property details and confirm the provider’s requirements for your connection.
Arrange water service
Check the account, meter and billing arrangements with the owner and AAA.
Choose home internet
Check availability at the unit and compare installation dates and ongoing costs.
Compare mobile service
Check your existing plan, device compatibility and coverage where you will use it.
Make room for the enjoyable part
Take a walk around the neighborhood. Find a café, a useful local business and somewhere you would like to return on the weekend. Our directory and activity guides are there for the days between the errands.
These guides are practical introductions, not official service instructions. Check current requirements, prices and appointment availability with the provider or property representative.