Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 28 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 27 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.95 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.53 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.59 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.99 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 79) | R$ 39 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.48 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,474 (R$ 7,827) | R$ 3,040 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $911 (R$ 4,835) | R$ 1,853 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (R$ 907) | R$ 502 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $728 (R$ 3,863) | R$ 2,163 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $508 (R$ 2,695) | R$ 1,325 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (R$ 692) | R$ 371 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (R$ 237) | R$ 80 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (R$ 1,776) | R$ 1,704 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 463) | R$ 474 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (R$ 243) | R$ 200 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 261) | R$ 186 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 459) | R$ 329 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (R$ 496) | R$ 248 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,830 (R$ 137,140) | R$ 89,993 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.67 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (R$ 174) | R$ 222 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (R$ 106) | R$ 41 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (R$ 216) | R$ 216 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.88 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.14 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 109) | R$ 45 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (R$ 222) | R$ 93 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 84) | R$ 53 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (R$ 359) | R$ 210 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 388) | R$ 175 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 25 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.29 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (R$ 2,394) | R$ 3,606 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (R$ 205) | R$ 116 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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