Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨805) | ₨389 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨498) | ₨276 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (₨271) | ₨143 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (₨127) | ₨52 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (₨198) | ₨73 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (₨287) | ₨37 | + 670% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨512) | ₨210 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (₨240) | ₨141 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (₨153) | ₨28 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.42 (₨243) | ₨127 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,243) | ₨883 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.40 (₨99) | ₨83 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.35 (₨96) | ₨35 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,270 (₨90,230) | ₨31,456 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $683 (₨48,480) | ₨20,164 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (₨10,549) | ₨4,098 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $830 (₨58,951) | ₨24,066 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $523 (₨37,143) | ₨14,071 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (₨8,649) | ₨3,193 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (₨2,591) | ₨758 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (₨19,417) | ₨30,713 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (₨9,382) | ₨10,779 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨545) | ₨386 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨788) | ₨289 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,310) | ₨2,378 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨3,447) | ₨2,579 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨5,789) | ₨3,771 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (₨6,346) | ₨2,788 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (₨1,804,830) | ₨924,452 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (₨53) | ₨76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (₨2,866) | ₨1,214 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.70 (₨334) | ₨111 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (₨1,181) | ₨211 | + 459% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (₨3,053) | ₨1,034 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.72 (₨407) | ₨250 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (₨244) | ₨175 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (₨284) | ₨231 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (₨210) | ₨150 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.91 (₨207) | ₨67 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,332) | ₨253 | + 427% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (₨2,953) | ₨1,230 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,025) | ₨476 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $97 (₨6,862) | ₨1,756 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (₨4,988) | ₨1,932 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨593) | ₨703 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (₨307) | ₨217 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (₨217) | ₨243 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (₨31,103) | ₨34,455 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (₨71) | ₨3.88 | + 1732% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨3,323) | ₨1,995 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨677) | ₨244 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,176 prices entered by 2,400 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 115% more expensive than in India
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