- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- India
- Comparison
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 | $12 (₨859) | ₨417 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨543) | ₨267 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (₨293) | ₨142 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.72 (₨123) | ₨52 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨216) | ₨72 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (₨220) | ₨40 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (₨373) | ₨201 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (₨235) | ₨139 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (₨140) | ₨25 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (₨143) | ₨121 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨1,435) | ₨831 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (₨112) | ₨82 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (₨119) | ₨33 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,659 (₨119,181) | ₨30,990 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $865 (₨62,158) | ₨21,308 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (₨14,034) | ₨4,411 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (₨73,120) | ₨25,314 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $634 (₨45,525) | ₨15,654 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (₨10,647) | ₨3,891 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨3,082) | ₨844 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (₨25,074) | ₨33,586 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (₨8,411) | ₨10,591 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨566) | ₨382 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨710) | ₨545 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,363) | ₨2,400 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (₨3,752) | ₨2,705 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨7,107) | ₨3,717 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (₨7,418) | ₨2,922 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (₨1,968,308) | ₨876,886 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (₨56) | ₨78 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (₨3,389) | ₨1,322 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨473) | ₨136 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,013) | ₨283 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (₨3,345) | ₨1,544 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨494) | ₨255 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (₨230) | ₨177 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (₨271) | ₨228 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨201) | ₨132 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨120) | ₨70 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,026) | ₨278 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (₨3,669) | ₨1,196 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,090) | ₨471 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (₨4,579) | ₨1,987 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (₨6,708) | ₨1,802 | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨665) | ₨643 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (₨225) | ₨195 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (₨211) | ₨206 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (₨30,275) | ₨38,465 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (₨40) | ₨58 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (₨3,310) | ₨1,874 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨666) | ₨248 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 93% more expensive than in India
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