- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Netherlands
- Ponce
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €23 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (€5.47) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.47 (€2.11) | €3.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (€1.27) | €1.22 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.06 (€2.62) | €1.95 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.78 (€2.38) | €2.09 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.64 (€3.12) | €4.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (€2.41) | €2.29 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (€2.16) | €1.75 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (€1.62) | €0.70 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €4.50 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.15 (€0.99) | €2.50 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (€1.54) | €0.87 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,289 (€1,105) | €1,149 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $823 (€705) | €1,167 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $269 (€231) | €225 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $892 (€764) | €2,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $665 (€570) | €1,311 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $191 (€164) | €70 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€37) | €37 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (€364) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (€146) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.79) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (€32) | €85 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (€51) | €37 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€70) | €119 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (€71) | €104 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,600 (€26,231) | €23,835 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.76) | €1.72 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (€84) | €147 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 31% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.67 (€4.86) | €5.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $58 (€50) | €24 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (€4.87) | €3.23 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (€2.52) | €2.23 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.67 (€3.15) | €1.90 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (€2.21) | €0.90 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (€1.97) | €1.75 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€11) | €25 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €41 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€13) | €21 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (€58) | €49 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€66) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.75) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (€3.34) | €3.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.53 (€2.17) | €3.71 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $168 (€144) | €154 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€32) | €21 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.91) | €6 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 28% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,529
($2,951)
in Ponce.
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