- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
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- Ponce
- Zwolle
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Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (€5.20) | €7 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (€2.12) | €3.83 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (€1.23) | €1.22 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.71 (€2.22) | €1.95 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (€2.26) | €2.09 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (€3.03) | €4.33 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (€2.30) | €2.29 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (€2.14) | €1.75 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (€1.57) | €0.70 | + 125% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €4.50 | + 150% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (€1.01) | €2.50 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (€1.42) | €0.87 | + 64% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (€1,025) | €1,291 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (€693) | €1,113 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (€212) | €225 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $883 (€722) | €1,700 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (€545) | €1,070 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (€144) | €70 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€35) | €31 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | $424 (€347) | €450 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (€139) | €85 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.53) | €10 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€33) | €85 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (€41) | €37 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €119 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (€63) | €104 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 47% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (€23,520) | €24,992 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.72) | €1.68 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€68) | €151 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (€4.80) | €5.00 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (€50) | €24 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (€4.65) | €3.23 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (€2.41) | €2.23 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.90) | €1.90 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (€1.82) | €0.90 | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (€1.80) | €1.75 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€9) | €25 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€34) | €41 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (€55) | €49 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€61) | €90 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.31) | €8 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (€3.19) | €3.00 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (€2.47) | €3.71 | - 34% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (€532) | €579 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.30 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€26) | €20 | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.75) | €7 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,474
($3,024)
in Ponce.
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