Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (£6) | £10 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.96) | £6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (£2.02) | £3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.56 (£1.11) | £1.01 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (£2.36) | £2.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (£2.12) | £1.28 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.53 (£2.51) | £5.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (£2.16) | £1.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.56 (£1.81) | £0.85 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (£1.39) | £1.71 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (£0.97) | £1.78 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (£1.16) | £0.90 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 30% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,205 (£856) | £1,801 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $790 (£561) | £1,197 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (£133) | £138 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $919 (£653) | £981 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $623 (£443) | £609 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $167 (£119) | £131 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (£30) | £17 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (£245) | £331 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£4.93) | £5.73 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£31) | £81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (£37) | £29 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (£61) | £63 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,560 (£20,994) | £17,216 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (£0.58) | £1.21 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (£54) | £52 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $46 (£32) | £13 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (£4.16) | £3.90 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (£46) | £80 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.69 (£4.04) | £3.07 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (£2.27) | £1.41 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.81 (£2.71) | £3.30 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.20 (£1.56) | £1.51 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (£1.58) | £1.20 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (£9) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (£11) | £23 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (£52) | £89 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (£55) | £51 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.37) | £7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.85 (£2.73) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.33 (£2.36) | £4.40 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $664 (£472) | £401 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£23) | £27 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.66) | £9 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 134 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,200 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,455 ($6,273) in Ponce.
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