Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€8) | €13 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (€2.64) | €4.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (€1.39) | €1.42 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (€2.85) | €4.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (€2.95) | €1.94 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.48 (€3.23) | €5.62 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (€2.73) | €1.75 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 (€2.32) | €1.56 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.94 (€1.80) | €1.58 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.31 (€1.21) | €2.26 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.57 (€1.46) | €1.49 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,291 (€1,197) | €1,114 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $822 (€762) | €675 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (€196) | €191 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $909 (€843) | €638 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $645 (€598) | €484 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 (€157) | €100 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (€38) | €24 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $385 (€357) | €438 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (€93) | €122 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.98) | €4.73 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€41) | €94 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€44) | €34 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€72) | €89 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (€76) | €127 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 52% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,509 (€27,352) | €20,908 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (€0.78) | €1.52 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€76) | €33 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.66 (€5.25) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€16) | €8 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (€57) | €99 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.44 (€5.04) | €5.09 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (€2.79) | €3.61 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.69 (€3.42) | €3.88 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.20 (€2.04) | €1.61 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (€1.96) | €2.34 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 6% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $70 (€65) | €94 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€69) | €57 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (€3.29) | €1.41 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.22 (€2.99) | €4.40 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (€571) | €444 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.26 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 131 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 9% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,612 ($3,897) in Ponce to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Verona.
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