- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Netherlands
- Ponce
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (€5.43) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (€2.22) | €3.83 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (€1.29) | €1.22 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (€2.32) | €1.95 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (€2.36) | €2.09 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (€3.17) | €4.33 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (€2.41) | €2.29 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (€2.24) | €1.75 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (€1.64) | €0.70 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €4.50 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (€1.05) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (€1.48) | €0.87 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (€1,072) | €1,291 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (€725) | €1,113 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (€222) | €225 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $928 (€794) | €1,700 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (€570) | €1,070 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (€151) | €70 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€37) | €31 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (€363) | €450 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (€145) | €85 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.78) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€35) | €85 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (€43) | €37 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€68) | €119 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (€66) | €104 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (€24,598) | €24,992 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.76) | €1.68 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€71) | €151 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 34% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (€5.01) | €5.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (€53) | €24 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (€4.86) | €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.) | $3.54 (€3.03) | €1.90 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (€1.91) | €0.90 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (€1.89) | €1.75 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€35) | €41 | - 15% | |
| 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 | $74 (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.55) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (€3.34) | €3.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (€2.58) | €3.71 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (€556) | €579 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€27) | €20 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,988
($3,492)
in Ponce.
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