- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨882) | ₨418 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨533) | ₨265 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (₨302) | ₨142 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.75 (₨126) | ₨51 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (₨219) | ₨72 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (₨247) | ₨41 | + 501% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (₨403) | ₨199 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (₨259) | ₨137 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (₨156) | ₨24 | + 540% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨145) | ₨119 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,371) | ₨819 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (₨112) | ₨81 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (₨124) | ₨32 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,543 (₨111,416) | ₨31,431 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (₨63,800) | ₨21,497 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (₨15,640) | ₨4,243 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $949 (₨68,521) | ₨25,452 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $571 (₨41,211) | ₨15,583 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $141 (₨10,198) | ₨3,616 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (₨2,959) | ₨851 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (₨24,433) | ₨33,661 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,256) | ₨10,307 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨550) | ₨374 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨705) | ₨526 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (₨3,305) | ₨2,399 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (₨3,812) | ₨2,719 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,248) | ₨3,707 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (₨7,509) | ₨2,916 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,909 (₨2,015,448) | ₨871,156 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (₨54) | ₨77 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨3,273) | ₨1,309 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨533) | ₨131 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨999) | ₨284 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (₨3,039) | ₨1,278 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨443) | ₨244 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (₨218) | ₨179 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (₨340) | ₨223 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (₨208) | ₨135 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (₨123) | ₨69 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,024) | ₨283 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (₨3,611) | ₨1,223 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,086) | ₨473 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $57 (₨4,116) | ₨1,803 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (₨5,657) | ₨1,830 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨662) | ₨627 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.08 (₨222) | ₨190 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.65 (₨191) | ₨204 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $490 (₨35,356) | ₨38,971 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨48) | ₨53 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (₨3,171) | ₨1,893 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨675) | ₨249 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 98% more expensive than in India
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