- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- India
- San Juan
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 239% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 239% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨723) | ₨135 | + 435% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨450) | ₨150 | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (₨173) | ₨100 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.25 (₨148) | ₨46 | + 221% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.78 (₨183) | ₨55 | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (₨265) | ₨27 | + 864% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (₨164) | ₨327 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (₨261) | ₨103 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (₨376) | ₨12 | + 2914% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (₨110) | ₨87 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨920) | ₨820 | + 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (₨108) | ₨73 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (₨164) | ₨23 | + 626% | |
Housing | + 357% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 357% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (₨86,517) | ₨11,494 | + 653% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (₨54,757) | ₨12,849 | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (₨16,468) | ₨1,099 | + 1399% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (₨54,648) | ₨10,000 | + 446% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (₨32,307) | ₨5,000 | + 546% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (₨8,234) | ₨1,605 | + 413% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (₨3,490) | ₨525 | + 565% | |
40” flat screen TV | $401 (₨26,340) | ₨52,348 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (₨9,897) | ₨7,470 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨654) | ₨220 | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨656) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (₨2,497) | ₨1,846 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (₨2,793) | ₨2,741 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨6,868) | ₨3,488 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (₨6,045) | ₨2,747 | + 120% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 16% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (₨1,544,162) | ₨2,100,000 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (₨51) | ₨28 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨1,971) | ₨900 | + 119% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨962) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨487) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨809) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (₨3,080) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨513) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (₨244) | ₨50 | + 388% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (₨347) | ₨160 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (₨206) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (₨195) | ₨48 | + 306% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,110) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 97% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (₨3,614) | ₨500 | + 623% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨953) | ₨250 | + 281% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (₨7,490) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨3,285) | ₨1,000 | + 229% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨693) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (₨171) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (₨131) | ₨100 | + 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $557 (₨36,631) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (₨20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (₨3,121) | ₨1,000 | + 212% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨444) | ₨200 | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
65.709
INR
/
USD
Do you live in Alwar? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 42% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kasur (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hisar (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Panipat (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tampa, Florida (United States)
Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 121% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,717
($1,213)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Alwar.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Florianopolis costs R$ 110 (10 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Mexico City costs Mex$ 250 (24 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Dhaka costs Taka 5,000 (32 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Honolulu, Hawaii costs $129 (35 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Tokyo costs ¥790 (37 minutes ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Nottingham costs £300 (44 minutes ago)