- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Iran
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Iran
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 116% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (﷼ 515,925) | ﷼ 241,178 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 316,820) | ﷼ 215,130 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (﷼ 180,724) | ﷼ 77,601 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.74 (﷼ 73,206) | ﷼ 29,623 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (﷼ 125,229) | ﷼ 80,901 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (﷼ 122,264) | ﷼ 31,096 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (﷼ 218,508) | ﷼ 101,883 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (﷼ 151,695) | ﷼ 47,106 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (﷼ 90,354) | ﷼ 24,100 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (﷼ 83,879) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (﷼ 840,875) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (﷼ 65,569) | ﷼ 33,854 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (﷼ 71,496) | ﷼ 20,002 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 38% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (﷼ 68,430,730) | ﷼ 50,521,300 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $893 (﷼ 37,619,512) | ﷼ 28,255,700 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (﷼ 8,225,970) | ﷼ 4,933,900 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (﷼ 42,858,258) | ﷼ 34,523,200 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $647 (﷼ 27,259,030) | ﷼ 21,857,300 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (﷼ 6,240,761) | ﷼ 2,654,140 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (﷼ 1,792,182) | ﷼ 594,629 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (﷼ 14,696,919) | ﷼ 27,218,900 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (﷼ 4,930,117) | ﷼ 15,532,700 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (﷼ 331,490) | ﷼ 172,325 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (﷼ 416,073) | ﷼ 240,861 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 1,971,390) | ﷼ 1,816,490 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (﷼ 2,198,892) | ﷼ 1,975,650 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (﷼ 4,165,726) | ﷼ 5,732,460 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (﷼ 4,348,099) | ﷼ 3,297,340 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 34% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,457 (﷼ 1,156,093,827) | ﷼ 1,643,560,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (﷼ 32,593) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (﷼ 1,986,185) | ﷼ 719,161 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 66% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 277,281) | ﷼ 70,108 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (﷼ 593,908) | ﷼ 142,246 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (﷼ 1,960,430) | ﷼ 544,208 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 289,637) | ﷼ 159,259 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (﷼ 121,991) | ﷼ 175,813 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (﷼ 158,610) | ﷼ 158,075 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (﷼ 117,638) | ﷼ 78,352 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (﷼ 70,465) | ﷼ 98,535 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (﷼ 612,800) | ﷼ 251,065 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 108% more expensive than in Iran | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (﷼ 2,197,687) | ﷼ 580,281 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (﷼ 641,461) | ﷼ 231,096 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (﷼ 2,684,194) | ﷼ 1,423,580 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (﷼ 3,931,866) | ﷼ 1,188,640 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (﷼ 389,547) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (﷼ 132,104) | ﷼ 133,649 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (﷼ 123,713) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (﷼ 17,745,152) | ﷼ 34,704,200 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (﷼ 28,071) | ﷼ 5,482 | + 412% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (﷼ 1,994,838) | ﷼ 1,572,430 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (﷼ 388,720) | ﷼ 135,376 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,690 prices entered by 798 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Iran
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