Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Italy
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 19% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €17 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (€3.32) | €5.52 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (€2.97) | €1.48 | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (€5.63) | €3.71 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (€3.30) | €3.03 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (€3.87) | €2.27 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (€2.89) | €1.75 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (€2.58) | €1.56 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (€24) | €7 | + 263% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.81) | €2.30 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (€2.21) | €1.74 | + 27% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 26% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (€2,650) | €1,937 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (€1,457) | €1,271 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (€277) | €198 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (€1,289) | €1,175 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (€800) | €797 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (€152) | €130 | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€42) | €26 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (€337) | €335 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (€375) | €132 | + 185% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€57) | €77 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€48) | €34 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€127) | €90 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (€149) | €117 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (€27,491) | €30,879 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (€1.16) | €1.84 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€32) | €37 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 7% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (€5.02) | €10 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (€56) | €105 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (€3.39) | €4.20 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €3.51 | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (€3.25) | €3.36 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (€3.15) | €2.90 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€24) | €20 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Puerto Rico | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€38) | €39 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€20) | €19 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (€53) | €78 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€95) | €75 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €10 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (€5.04) | €1.81 | + 179% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (€1.97) | €5.39 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (€907) | €830 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.15) | €0.34 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€47) | €56 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 70% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,895 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in Italy
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