Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 112) | R$ 37 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 35 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.23 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (R$ 127) | R$ 48 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.47 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,341 (R$ 12,962) | R$ 3,880 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,299 (R$ 7,190) | R$ 2,559 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $372 (R$ 2,061) | R$ 729 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,802 (R$ 9,977) | R$ 2,891 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $901 (R$ 4,988) | R$ 1,854 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (R$ 2,124) | R$ 530 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (R$ 250) | R$ 95 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $382 (R$ 2,114) | R$ 1,878 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $326 (R$ 1,803) | R$ 653 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 30 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R$ 145) | R$ 22 | + 573% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (R$ 332) | R$ 257 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (R$ 285) | R$ 266 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $144 (R$ 797) | R$ 413 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (R$ 964) | R$ 323 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,285 (R$ 156,593) | R$ 120,674 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 5.87 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (R$ 304) | R$ 245 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 47 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (R$ 355) | R$ 284 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 22 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.02 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 19 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.61 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (R$ 186) | R$ 56 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 253) | R$ 113 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 115) | R$ 59 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (R$ 451) | R$ 237 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (R$ 547) | R$ 231 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 33 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $756 (R$ 4,187) | R$ 3,590 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.22 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (R$ 299) | R$ 138 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 422% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,643 prices entered by 1,751 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 101% more expensive than in Brazil
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