- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Iran
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Iran
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 132% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (﷼ 508,110) | ﷼ 233,999 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (﷼ 302,517) | ﷼ 203,812 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.07 (﷼ 172,635) | ﷼ 73,492 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (﷼ 79,920) | ﷼ 27,882 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (﷼ 132,832) | ﷼ 70,078 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (﷼ 153,542) | ﷼ 27,286 | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.67 (﷼ 240,668) | ﷼ 95,536 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (﷼ 157,662) | ﷼ 41,673 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (﷼ 56,245) | ﷼ 22,478 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (﷼ 86,422) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (﷼ 703,431) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (﷼ 66,183) | ﷼ 30,958 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (﷼ 76,698) | ﷼ 18,827 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 55% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (﷼ 66,755,612) | ﷼ 45,648,400 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $903 (﷼ 38,344,819) | ﷼ 25,268,200 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 (﷼ 9,738,711) | ﷼ 3,999,130 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (﷼ 37,979,536) | ﷼ 30,732,200 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $540 (﷼ 22,913,666) | ﷼ 19,153,500 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (﷼ 5,722,037) | ﷼ 1,641,470 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (﷼ 1,890,277) | ﷼ 631,741 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (﷼ 14,671,161) | ﷼ 22,140,300 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (﷼ 5,647,180) | ﷼ 12,252,900 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (﷼ 407,112) | ﷼ 136,848 | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (﷼ 365,628) | ﷼ 214,830 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (﷼ 2,121,603) | ﷼ 1,661,390 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (﷼ 2,217,864) | ﷼ 1,904,830 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (﷼ 4,097,390) | ﷼ 4,297,810 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (﷼ 4,719,217) | ﷼ 2,931,590 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 71% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,985 (﷼ 1,230,715,838) | ﷼ 1,008,920,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (﷼ 31,056) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (﷼ 2,006,859) | ﷼ 832,847 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 97% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (﷼ 274,595) | ﷼ 80,132 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (﷼ 849,200) | ﷼ 122,713 | + 592% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (﷼ 1,819,712) | ﷼ 526,711 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (﷼ 260,704) | ﷼ 142,093 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (﷼ 126,335) | ﷼ 150,240 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (﷼ 196,604) | ﷼ 134,661 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (﷼ 113,247) | ﷼ 69,238 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (﷼ 72,588) | ﷼ 77,651 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (﷼ 612,638) | ﷼ 228,645 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 135% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (﷼ 2,264,532) | ﷼ 570,422 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (﷼ 652,614) | ﷼ 216,772 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (﷼ 1,751,475) | ﷼ 1,283,710 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (﷼ 2,839,513) | ﷼ 1,098,090 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (﷼ 346,757) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (﷼ 127,987) | ﷼ 126,543 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (﷼ 108,942) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $555 (﷼ 23,554,685) | ﷼ 25,177,300 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (﷼ 28,308) | ﷼ 5,643 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (﷼ 1,603,425) | ﷼ 1,389,180 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (﷼ 407,925) | ﷼ 105,916 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,858 prices entered by 754 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 81% more expensive than in Iran
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