- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨858) | ₨393 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨543) | ₨261 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.10 (₨292) | ₨143 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (₨119) | ₨51 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨214) | ₨71 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (₨217) | ₨38 | + 473% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (₨370) | ₨200 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (₨241) | ₨139 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (₨139) | ₨25 | + 463% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (₨152) | ₨122 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,378) | ₨832 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (₨109) | ₨82 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (₨124) | ₨33 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (₨111,436) | ₨30,539 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (₨60,428) | ₨20,550 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (₨13,410) | ₨4,569 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (₨72,370) | ₨24,271 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (₨44,751) | ₨14,735 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (₨11,123) | ₨3,625 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨3,015) | ₨803 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (₨22,887) | ₨33,889 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (₨8,343) | ₨10,502 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨561) | ₨395 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨705) | ₨571 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨3,452) | ₨2,441 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (₨3,872) | ₨2,720 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨7,012) | ₨3,791 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (₨7,450) | ₨2,948 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,068 (₨1,857,490) | ₨880,663 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (₨55) | ₨78 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (₨3,593) | ₨1,366 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨469) | ₨128 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,005) | ₨275 | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (₨3,136) | ₨1,366 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨490) | ₨252 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (₨216) | ₨177 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (₨268) | ₨227 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨199) | ₨131 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (₨139) | ₨71 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨962) | ₨275 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨3,814) | ₨1,200 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,077) | ₨475 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (₨4,869) | ₨1,906 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (₨6,673) | ₨1,982 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨640) | ₨593 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.89 (₨206) | ₨227 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (₨207) | ₨206 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $387 (₨27,557) | ₨38,165 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (₨40) | ₨64 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨3,314) | ₨1,874 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨647) | ₨257 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,970 prices entered by 4,489 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 89% more expensive than in India
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