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Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.91 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.72 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.59 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.27 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.60 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.49 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.19 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,453 (R$ 5,509) | R$ 3,061 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $782 (R$ 2,964) | R$ 1,897 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (R$ 682) | R$ 694 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $865 (R$ 3,282) | R$ 2,128 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $546 (R$ 2,071) | R$ 1,291 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (R$ 563) | R$ 406 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (R$ 157) | R$ 80 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $313 (R$ 1,185) | R$ 1,734 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (R$ 426) | R$ 424 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 190) | R$ 207 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (R$ 206) | R$ 186 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (R$ 368) | R$ 336 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 395) | R$ 256 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,524 (R$ 100,590) | R$ 86,920 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 4.37 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (R$ 181) | R$ 204 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 53) | R$ 50 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (R$ 148) | R$ 232 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.32 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.92 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.85 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (R$ 194) | R$ 97 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (R$ 58) | R$ 49 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (R$ 319) | R$ 177 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (R$ 364) | R$ 180 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $402 (R$ 1,526) | R$ 2,650 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (R$ 2.11) | R$ 1.16 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (R$ 170) | R$ 114 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 35) | R$ 9 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,126 prices entered by 2,228 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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