- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Iran
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Iran
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 153% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (﷼ 558,353) | ﷼ 231,794 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (﷼ 348,854) | ﷼ 206,336 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (﷼ 196,695) | ﷼ 74,148 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (﷼ 84,524) | ﷼ 28,271 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (﷼ 147,160) | ﷼ 74,425 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (﷼ 163,999) | ﷼ 28,472 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (﷼ 264,257) | ﷼ 98,059 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (﷼ 172,030) | ﷼ 43,752 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (﷼ 103,608) | ﷼ 22,674 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (﷼ 97,491) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (﷼ 871,169) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (﷼ 74,372) | ﷼ 31,736 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (﷼ 82,208) | ﷼ 19,229 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,721 (﷼ 82,409,613) | ﷼ 49,241,100 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $902 (﷼ 43,183,072) | ﷼ 27,783,000 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (﷼ 9,656,224) | ﷼ 4,764,080 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $946 (﷼ 45,274,628) | ﷼ 33,021,500 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (﷼ 25,887,482) | ﷼ 19,889,300 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (﷼ 6,646,522) | ﷼ 2,322,990 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (﷼ 2,048,365) | ﷼ 603,501 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (﷼ 16,544,792) | ﷼ 23,621,900 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (﷼ 5,424,417) | ﷼ 13,765,200 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (﷼ 371,801) | ﷼ 152,240 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (﷼ 457,371) | ﷼ 226,874 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 24% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (﷼ 2,301,511) | ﷼ 1,732,960 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (﷼ 2,438,277) | ﷼ 1,989,520 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (﷼ 4,648,591) | ﷼ 4,820,870 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (﷼ 5,195,969) | ﷼ 3,051,130 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 72% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,909 (﷼ 1,336,352,693) | ﷼ 1,295,080,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (﷼ 36,102) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 261% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (﷼ 2,277,598) | ﷼ 775,172 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 100% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 340,445) | ﷼ 79,780 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (﷼ 662,205) | ﷼ 124,427 | + 432% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (﷼ 2,267,050) | ﷼ 546,117 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (﷼ 293,999) | ﷼ 153,555 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (﷼ 149,909) | ﷼ 180,840 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (﷼ 225,252) | ﷼ 150,416 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (﷼ 137,894) | ﷼ 71,216 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (﷼ 81,858) | ﷼ 93,477 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (﷼ 701,455) | ﷼ 231,626 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 156% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (﷼ 2,553,732) | ﷼ 574,474 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (﷼ 752,952) | ﷼ 226,354 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (﷼ 1,975,153) | ﷼ 1,257,580 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (﷼ 3,202,142) | ﷼ 1,150,180 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (﷼ 430,634) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (﷼ 144,332) | ﷼ 126,435 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (﷼ 122,855) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $505 (﷼ 24,168,692) | ﷼ 26,784,100 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (﷼ 31,923) | ﷼ 5,643 | + 466% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (﷼ 1,942,076) | ﷼ 1,403,550 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (﷼ 455,998) | ﷼ 116,243 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,209 prices entered by 763 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 91% more expensive than in Iran
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