- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨814) | ₨382 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨485) | ₨268 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.07 (₨277) | ₨143 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (₨128) | ₨51 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (₨213) | ₨70 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (₨246) | ₨45 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.67 (₨386) | ₨197 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (₨253) | ₨135 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (₨90) | ₨24 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (₨138) | ₨117 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,127) | ₨797 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (₨106) | ₨80 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (₨123) | ₨31 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (₨106,957) | ₨31,231 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $903 (₨61,437) | ₨20,980 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 (₨15,603) | ₨4,326 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (₨60,851) | ₨24,118 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $540 (₨36,713) | ₨14,624 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (₨9,168) | ₨3,890 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨3,029) | ₨890 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (₨23,506) | ₨34,246 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (₨9,048) | ₨10,496 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨652) | ₨380 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨586) | ₨520 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨3,399) | ₨2,438 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (₨3,553) | ₨2,784 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨6,565) | ₨3,667 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (₨7,561) | ₨2,919 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,985 (₨1,971,870) | ₨864,881 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (₨50) | ₨75 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (₨3,215) | ₨1,294 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨440) | ₨113 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,361) | ₨285 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (₨2,916) | ₨1,274 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨418) | ₨233 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (₨202) | ₨175 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (₨315) | ₨214 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (₨181) | ₨135 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (₨116) | ₨70 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨982) | ₨276 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (₨3,628) | ₨1,129 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,046) | ₨464 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (₨2,806) | ₨1,792 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨4,550) | ₨1,811 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨556) | ₨661 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (₨205) | ₨182 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (₨175) | ₨199 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $555 (₨37,740) | ₨38,982 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨45) | ₨34 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (₨2,569) | ₨1,846 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨654) | ₨238 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,934 prices entered by 4,963 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 99% more expensive than in India
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