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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Puerto Rico

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Puerto Rico by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 21478% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
3 515 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
311.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Puerto Rico is San Juan, where the population is 395 326.

8 851 080 ppl
395 326 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, which rises to a height of 4 390 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Puerto Rico the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
99°F
Arecibo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal

Society

Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Puerto Rico is home to 2 860 853 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 860 853 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.5 years in Puerto Rico.

76.9 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 43.6 years in Puerto Rico.

29.3 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -1.46% in Puerto Rico.

1.04%
-1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 92.4% in Puerto Rico.

95.2%
92.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Puerto Rico the primary language is Spanish, English.

spanish
spanish, english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
35 264 Int$
Ranking: 42/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Puerto Rico: US Dollar (USD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Puerto Rico: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B103 USD - 126 USD
T150 USD - 200 USD

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