Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 76) | R$ 30 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.40 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.85 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.66 | + 433% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 64) | R$ 42 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.78 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 138% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (R$ 9,866) | R$ 2,841 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (R$ 4,428) | R$ 2,012 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (R$ 1,056) | R$ 581 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (R$ 4,048) | R$ 2,256 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (R$ 2,419) | R$ 1,500 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (R$ 733) | R$ 431 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (R$ 215) | R$ 84 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (R$ 1,610) | R$ 2,018 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (R$ 557) | R$ 585 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 69) | R$ 26 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (R$ 81) | R$ 19 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 222) | R$ 243 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (R$ 194) | R$ 223 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (R$ 369) | R$ 350 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (R$ 499) | R$ 265 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (R$ 144,351) | R$ 99,515 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (R$ 301) | R$ 221 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (R$ 95) | R$ 50 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (R$ 264) | R$ 243 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.60 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (R$ 128) | R$ 48 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 224) | R$ 92 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 96) | R$ 54 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (R$ 449) | R$ 189 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 347) | R$ 188 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (R$ 2,186) | R$ 4,028 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (R$ 212) | R$ 122 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,864 prices entered by 2,073 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 72% more expensive than in Brazil
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