Executive Nomad HQ Report
Last Updated
December 31, 2024
Next revision: Q1 2025
Cost Index
78
vs 100 US baseline
Quality Score
8.3/10
Nomad satisfaction
US Timezone
100%
1h EST difference
EU Timezone
37%
4h difference
Internet Grade
Overall Rating
Strategic Analysis | Q4 2024
San Juan offers a unique value proposition: Caribbean lifestyle with zero visa complexity for US citizens. As a US territory, Puerto Rico provides domestic banking, US phone plans, and no passport requirements while delivering Spanish colonial architecture, beaches, and tax advantages. Act 60 tax incentives have attracted significant crypto and tech wealth since 2012.
Infrastructure reflects US standards: fiber penetration exceeds 80% in Condado and Old San Juan, coworking scene includes Piloto 151 (tech-focused), Spaces, and 20+ options. No visa required for US citizens, ever. Direct flights to most US cities (3-4h to NYC/Miami) maintain seamless connectivity. Hurricane preparedness is a real consideration.
Key consideration: Hurricane season (June-November) requires backup plans and insurance considerations. Grid reliability has improved post-Maria but remains a factor. Our recommendation: secure accommodation with generator backup, establish coworking membership for infrastructure redundancy, consider dry season (December-May) for initial relocation. Explore Act 60 tax benefits with qualified advisor.
Cost of Living
Monthly$2,800
Avg Internet
Speed175 Mbps
Coworking
Daily$25
20+ spaces city-wide
Visa Complexity
US TerritoryNo visa needed for US citizens, ever
Safety Index
202458 /100
Nomad Community
Active8K+
Business hours overlap (9AM-6PM local)
US West Coast
PST (UTC-8) | 4 hour difference
62%
5 hours overlap
Overlap: 12PM-6PM San Juan = 8AM-2PM PST
US East Coast
EST (UTC-5) | 1 hour difference
100%
Full alignment
Overlap: 9AM-6PM San Juan = 8AM-5PM EST
London, UK
GMT (UTC+0) | 4 hour difference
50%
4 hours overlap
Overlap: 9AM-1PM San Juan = 1PM-5PM GMT
Singapore
SGT (UTC+8) | 12 hour difference
0%
No overlap
No standard business hours overlap
Mumbai, India
IST (UTC+5:30) | 9 hour 30 minute difference
0%
No standard overlap
Limited overlap with India business hours
Sydney, Australia
AEDT (UTC+11) | 15 hour difference
0%
No standard overlap
Limited overlap with Australia business hours
| Category | Rating | Assessment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coworking Spaces Density & quality | A | 20+ spaces including Piloto 151 (tech hub), Spaces, Engine-4. Premium concentration in Condado and Santurce. | Growing |
| Work-Friendly Cafes WiFi & laptop policy | B+ | Growing specialty scene. Cafe Cuatro Sombras, Abracadabra lead with reliable WiFi. Heat requires AC consideration. | Improving |
| Internet Reliability Uptime & consistency | B+ | 97% uptime in premium areas. Liberty and Claro provide US-grade service. Generator backup recommended for hurricane season. | Improving |
| Housing Availability Rental market access | B+ | Competitive in Condado/Old San Juan. 3-4 week lead time recommended. Airbnb strong, local agents for longer terms. | Tightening |
Puerto Rico's Act 60 offers significant tax advantages for qualifying individuals, including 0% capital gains and reduced income tax. For US citizens, this provides domestic tax optimization without renouncing citizenship.
Recommended Solution:
Consult with a Puerto Rico tax specialist to evaluate Act 60 eligibility and requirements. For employment structure, services like Deel or Remote.com can handle compliant payroll while you optimize your tax situation through proper residency establishment.
Note: This is general guidance. Consult with a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Act 60 has specific residency and source requirements.
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