Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,517) | ₨383 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨895) | ₨358 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.75 (₨324) | ₨170 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.43 (₨210) | ₨60 | + 249% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (₨558) | ₨95 | + 485% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (₨330) | ₨45 | + 641% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨621) | ₨271 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.06 (₨352) | ₨195 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (₨198) | ₨39 | + 412% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.51 (₨304) | ₨167 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,661) | ₨965 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.52 (₨131) | ₨92 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (₨195) | ₨41 | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,341 (₨202,708) | ₨45,094 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,291 (₨111,808) | ₨28,092 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $329 (₨28,505) | ₨5,594 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,735 (₨150,227) | ₨26,703 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $833 (₨72,138) | ₨16,237 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (₨33,218) | ₨4,557 | + 629% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (₨4,665) | ₨771 | + 505% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $324 (₨28,081) | ₨26,773 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (₨10,069) | ₨11,192 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨872) | ₨462 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (₨2,009) | ₨813 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (₨5,593) | ₨2,548 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (₨4,450) | ₨2,614 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $144 (₨12,464) | ₨4,093 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (₨15,075) | ₨2,860 | + 427% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,285 (₨2,448,842) | ₨1,943,820 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨74) | ₨103 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (₨4,761) | ₨1,421 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨1,035) | ₨96 | + 977% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,225) | ₨252 | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (₨5,545) | ₨1,179 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨938) | ₨364 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.02 (₨434) | ₨246 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨794) | ₨277 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.03 (₨349) | ₨175 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.70 (₨406) | ₨88 | + 361% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (₨2,904) | ₨306 | + 848% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (₨4,720) | ₨1,435 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,726) | ₨661 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (₨7,059) | ₨1,803 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (₨6,809) | ₨2,158 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨1,180) | ₨578 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₨603) | ₨211 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.11 (₨270) | ₨198 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $756 (₨65,475) | ₨46,790 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (₨14) | ₨7 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (₨4,796) | ₨1,852 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (₨1,012) | ₨288 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 177% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,502 prices entered by 725 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 177% more expensive than in India
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