Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 68% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (﷼ 810,407) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (﷼ 451,889) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (﷼ 152,311) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (﷼ 136,035) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (﷼ 257,775) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (﷼ 151,049) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (﷼ 346,415) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (﷼ 177,138) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (﷼ 132,381) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (﷼ 118,354) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (﷼ 1,093,113) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (﷼ 83,014) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (﷼ 101,461) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 71% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (﷼ 121,417,202) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (﷼ 66,770,589) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (﷼ 12,683,292) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (﷼ 59,053,191) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (﷼ 36,649,190) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (﷼ 6,966,556) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (﷼ 1,923,711) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (﷼ 15,456,829) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (﷼ 17,181,029) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (﷼ 417,839) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (﷼ 467,219) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 88% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 88% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (﷼ 2,597,774) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (﷼ 2,199,530) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (﷼ 5,834,553) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (﷼ 6,826,117) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 84% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (﷼ 1,259,814,581) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (﷼ 52,986) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (﷼ 1,454,217) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 78% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (﷼ 230,131) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (﷼ 729,146) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (﷼ 2,551,850) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (﷼ 387,611) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (﷼ 155,263) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (﷼ 374,580) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (﷼ 148,946) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (﷼ 144,233) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (﷼ 1,107,939) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 76% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Puerto Rico | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (﷼ 1,745,224) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (﷼ 913,331) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (﷼ 2,449,473) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (﷼ 4,361,503) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (﷼ 645,013) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (﷼ 231,155) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (﷼ 90,051) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (﷼ 41,547,471) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (﷼ 7,009) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (﷼ 2,173,040) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (﷼ 468,628) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,390 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 77% cheaper than in Iran
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