Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Algeria
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Food | + 161% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 161% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (2,598 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 335% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (1,449 Dinar) | 615 Dinar | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (488 Dinar) | 458 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (436 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | + 240% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (827 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (484 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 405% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,111 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (568 Dinar) | 434 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (424 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 489% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (379 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (3,505 Dinar) | 1,415 Dinar | + 148% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (266 Dinar) | 157 Dinar | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (325 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 505% | |
Housing | + 278% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 278% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,749 (370,607 Dinar) | 92,571 Dinar | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (214,093 Dinar) | 51,796 Dinar | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (40,668 Dinar) | 4,059 Dinar | + 902% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (189,348 Dinar) | 62,403 Dinar | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (117,512 Dinar) | 27,916 Dinar | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (22,338 Dinar) | 3,431 Dinar | + 551% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (6,168 Dinar) | 1,354 Dinar | + 356% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (49,561 Dinar) | 37,259 Dinar | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (55,089 Dinar) | 25,987 Dinar | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (1,340 Dinar) | 774 Dinar | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (1,498 Dinar) | 578 Dinar | + 159% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 36% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (8,329 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (7,053 Dinar) | 6,649 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $140 (18,925 Dinar) | 13,674 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (21,887 Dinar) | 9,330 Dinar | + 135% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 87% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (4,039,466 Dinar) | 4,337,130 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (170 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 302% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (4,663 Dinar) | 1,144 Dinar | + 308% | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 152% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (738 Dinar) | 738 Dinar | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (2,338 Dinar) | 466 Dinar | + 402% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (8,182 Dinar) | 1,911 Dinar | + 328% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (1,243 Dinar) | 252 Dinar | + 393% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (498 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (1,201 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 370% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (478 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (462 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (3,552 Dinar) | 496 Dinar | + 616% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 123% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Puerto Rico | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (5,596 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 281% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (2,929 Dinar) | 1,450 Dinar | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (7,854 Dinar) | 2,525 Dinar | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (13,985 Dinar) | 5,144 Dinar | + 172% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (2,068 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (741 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | + 240% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (289 Dinar) | 364 Dinar | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (133,218 Dinar) | 88,208 Dinar | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (22 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (6,968 Dinar) | 3,002 Dinar | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (1,503 Dinar) | 344 Dinar | + 336% | |
TOTAL | + 154% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 752 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 154% more expensive than in Algeria
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