Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨971) | ₨367 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨511) | ₨290 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (₨347) | ₨142 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (₨131) | ₨52 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (₨237) | ₨72 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (₨327) | ₨36 | + 812% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (₨340) | ₨229 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (₨399) | ₨138 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (₨214) | ₨31 | + 596% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (₨130) | ₨132 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,116) | ₨768 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (₨103) | ₨85 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (₨147) | ₨36 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 196% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,441 (₨105,470) | ₨33,514 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $894 (₨65,461) | ₨20,078 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (₨11,455) | ₨4,877 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (₨53,865) | ₨19,082 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (₨37,456) | ₨12,146 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (₨9,589) | ₨3,419 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨3,075) | ₨678 | + 354% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $350 (₨25,619) | ₨29,148 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨6,292) | ₨10,326 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨452) | ₨399 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,082) | ₨254 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (₨3,307) | ₨2,330 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨3,586) | ₨2,598 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨6,261) | ₨3,668 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (₨6,719) | ₨2,755 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (₨1,895,354) | ₨921,658 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (₨55) | ₨79 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (₨2,389) | ₨1,229 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨474) | ₨105 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (₨1,221) | ₨209 | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (₨3,169) | ₨622 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨556) | ₨319 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 (₨309) | ₨163 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (₨292) | ₨255 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (₨200) | ₨141 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (₨159) | ₨67 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₨1,575) | ₨240 | + 556% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨2,906) | ₨1,189 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,161) | ₨473 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (₨4,796) | ₨1,675 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨5,320) | ₨1,633 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨633) | ₨597 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (₨236) | ₨195 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (₨208) | ₨190 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (₨39,890) | ₨36,308 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨9) | ₨5.16 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨2,739) | ₨1,585 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨672) | ₨270 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,847 prices entered by 2,276 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 116% more expensive than in India
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