Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.39 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.58 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.40 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.02 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.72 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 94) | R$ 38 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.32 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,020 (R$ 5,398) | R$ 3,357 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 (R$ 4,009) | R$ 1,909 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (R$ 971) | R$ 505 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 (R$ 4,381) | R$ 1,971 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (R$ 2,672) | R$ 1,293 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (R$ 665) | R$ 297 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (R$ 203) | R$ 79 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (R$ 1,570) | R$ 1,517 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (R$ 675) | R$ 438 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (R$ 124) | R$ 16 | + 653% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 248) | R$ 212 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (R$ 295) | R$ 176 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (R$ 456) | R$ 306 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 502) | R$ 240 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,420 (R$ 145,107) | R$ 87,541 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (R$ 4.09) | R$ 4.33 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (R$ 237) | R$ 209 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.09 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (R$ 256) | R$ 247 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.69 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.59 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.38 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.67 | + 406% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 103) | R$ 40 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (R$ 177) | R$ 100 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (R$ 77) | R$ 52 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $78 (R$ 414) | R$ 235 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (R$ 350) | R$ 180 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 24 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.90 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (R$ 2,708) | R$ 3,003 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 1.30 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (R$ 311) | R$ 114 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 390% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,830 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
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