Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨1,126) | ₨345 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨554) | ₨289 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.91 (₨218) | ₨145 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.17 (₨163) | ₨54 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (₨201) | ₨80 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (₨294) | ₨36 | + 718% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (₨359) | ₨233 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.50 (₨262) | ₨156 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.32 (₨249) | ₨30 | + 739% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.91 (₨219) | ₨146 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨920) | ₨694 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.18 (₨88) | ₨90 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (₨112) | ₨35 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,583 (₨118,812) | ₨29,947 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $952 (₨71,422) | ₨20,075 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (₨16,030) | ₨4,456 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $792 (₨59,429) | ₨19,757 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $522 (₨39,190) | ₨12,927 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (₨12,003) | ₨5,186 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨3,144) | ₨662 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $342 (₨25,675) | ₨28,426 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨9,013) | ₨12,125 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (₨998) | ₨369 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (₨1,330) | ₨382 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,548) | ₨2,322 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (₨2,869) | ₨2,519 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨5,616) | ₨3,773 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (₨6,805) | ₨2,814 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,160 (₨1,738,362) | ₨1,021,150 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (₨63) | ₨96 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (₨5,101) | ₨1,206 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.68 (₨427) | ₨107 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,457) | ₨218 | + 569% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (₨3,790) | ₨605 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨675) | ₨376 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (₨300) | ₨192 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨502) | ₨268 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (₨310) | ₨164 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.82 (₨287) | ₨80 | + 258% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (₨1,906) | ₨223 | + 754% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (₨3,139) | ₨1,190 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,393) | ₨482 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (₨7,506) | ₨1,354 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (₨6,160) | ₨1,700 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨936) | ₨684 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.80 (₨285) | ₨204 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.44 (₨333) | ₨173 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (₨33,618) | ₨44,632 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (₨2,599) | ₨1,402 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨767) | ₨276 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,633 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 134% more expensive than in India
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