Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 97) | R$ 36 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 35 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.35 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.44 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.70 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.23 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.74 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.81 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (R$ 104) | R$ 43 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 178% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,862 (R$ 14,790) | R$ 3,775 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (R$ 8,148) | R$ 2,480 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (R$ 1,404) | R$ 599 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,340 (R$ 6,923) | R$ 2,698 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $964 (R$ 4,981) | R$ 1,667 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (R$ 812) | R$ 597 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (R$ 187) | R$ 90 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $318 (R$ 1,642) | R$ 1,960 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (R$ 1,103) | R$ 648 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (R$ 67) | R$ 21 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 257) | R$ 254 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 235) | R$ 255 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (R$ 498) | R$ 408 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (R$ 671) | R$ 315 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,292 (R$ 156,544) | R$ 116,731 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.50 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (R$ 214) | R$ 234 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (R$ 95) | R$ 46 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (R$ 278) | R$ 259 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 19 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.62 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.40 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 116) | R$ 55 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 230) | R$ 110 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 100) | R$ 64 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $52 (R$ 267) | R$ 238 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (R$ 416) | R$ 206 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 77) | R$ 29 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.47 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $967 (R$ 4,995) | R$ 4,314 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 259) | R$ 131 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 59) | R$ 11 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,492 prices entered by 1,801 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 73% more expensive than in Brazil
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