Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨1,197) | ₨361 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨787) | ₨333 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.75 (₨308) | ₨178 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (₨154) | ₨55 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.24 (₨431) | ₨90 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (₨346) | ₨44 | + 683% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨661) | ₨236 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (₨324) | ₨162 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.81 (₨231) | ₨31 | + 640% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (₨277) | ₨157 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,300) | ₨767 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.52 (₨125) | ₨88 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.41 (₨116) | ₨39 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 255% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (₨181,790) | ₨46,438 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,117 (₨91,868) | ₨26,734 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $303 (₨24,878) | ₨5,322 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (₨94,217) | ₨24,906 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $751 (₨61,741) | ₨14,288 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (₨11,879) | ₨5,022 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,787) | ₨662 | + 472% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $276 (₨22,681) | ₨30,524 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (₨15,791) | ₨12,233 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨928) | ₨520 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨1,171) | ₨559 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨3,942) | ₨2,582 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (₨3,866) | ₨2,556 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨7,614) | ₨4,248 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (₨10,963) | ₨3,070 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,629 (₨3,258,840) | ₨1,056,360 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (₨85) | ₨108 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (₨2,899) | ₨1,181 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨725) | ₨126 | + 474% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,135) | ₨247 | + 359% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (₨3,604) | ₨1,336 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨944) | ₨392 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (₨298) | ₨212 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨501) | ₨269 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.49 (₨369) | ₨177 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨157) | ₨92 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (₨1,725) | ₨304 | + 467% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (₨4,631) | ₨1,526 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,538) | ₨647 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (₨4,991) | ₨1,500 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨5,976) | ₨1,809 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨960) | ₨641 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (₨311) | ₨204 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.06 (₨334) | ₨179 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $500 (₨41,117) | ₨47,498 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.06 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (₨5,505) | ₨1,773 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨852) | ₨238 | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,326 prices entered by 1,167 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 148% more expensive than in India
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