Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 104% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (3,972 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,101 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (1,423 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (552 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (1,005 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (1,343 Ft) | 645 Ft | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (1,398 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (1,638 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (878 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (544 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,582 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (435 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (620 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (436,747 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (272,698 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (49,728 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (221,100 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (153,746 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (39,362 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (12,623 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (101,261 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (25,825 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,006 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (3,761 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (13,575 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (14,720 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (25,965 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (27,580 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (7,779,837 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (223 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (9,853 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (1,945 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (4,422 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (12,259 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,282 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (1,294 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (1,198 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (821 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (654 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (6,465 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 41% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (12,880 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (4,791 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (19,687 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (21,835 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (2,599 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (970 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (855 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (157,294 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (36 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (11,432 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (2,768 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 36% more expensive than in Hungary
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