Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Germany
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €14 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (€3.34) | €6.00 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (€2.98) | €1.22 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (€5.65) | €4.28 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (€3.31) | €3.00 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (€3.88) | €2.59 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (€2.90) | €1.87 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (€2.60) | €1.09 | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (€24) | €7 | + 267% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.82) | €1.92 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (€2.22) | €1.88 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (€2,662) | €2,001 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (€1,464) | €1,574 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (€278) | €227 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (€1,295) | €1,239 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (€804) | €904 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (€153) | €163 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€42) | €37 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (€339) | €367 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (€377) | €111 | + 241% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €6 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €18 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 9% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€57) | €86 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€48) | €38 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€128) | €89 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (€150) | €120 | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (€27,626) | €33,039 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (€1.16) | €1.82 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€32) | €51 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (€5.05) | €9 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (€56) | €72 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €3.99 | + 113% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (€3.40) | €2.99 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €3.20 | + 157% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (€3.27) | €1.98 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (€3.16) | €1.68 | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€24) | €21 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Puerto Rico | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€20) | €25 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (€54) | €84 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€96) | €67 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €10 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (€5.07) | €3.73 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (€1.97) | €4.43 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (€911) | €578 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.15) | €0.13 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€48) | €40 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,887 prices entered by 427 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Germany
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