Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Kuwait
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 48% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Dinar 5.927) | Dinar 5.024 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dinar 3.305) | Dinar 1.980 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (Dinar 1.114) | Dinar 1.562 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (Dinar 0.995) | Dinar 0.511 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (Dinar 1.885) | Dinar 0.718 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (Dinar 1.105) | Dinar 0.592 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Dinar 2.533) | Dinar 2.236 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (Dinar 1.295) | Dinar 0.871 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (Dinar 0.968) | Dinar 0.453 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (Dinar 0.866) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Dinar 0.607) | Dinar 0.362 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 0.172 | + 331% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 6% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (Dinar 888) | Dinar 369 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (Dinar 488) | Dinar 422 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 306 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (Dinar 432) | Dinar 399 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (Dinar 268) | Dinar 344 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 284 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 82 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (Dinar 126) | Dinar 24 | + 420% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dinar 3.056) | Dinar 3.128 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Dinar 3.417) | Dinar 2.897 | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 8% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 29 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 28 | + 77% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 14% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (Dinar 9,214) | Dinar 12,421 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.097 | + 301% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 12% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (Dinar 1.683) | Dinar 1.873 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Dinar 5.333) | Dinar 4.032 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 29 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dinar 2.835) | Dinar 2.011 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (Dinar 1.136) | Dinar 2.742 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 2.532 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (Dinar 1.089) | Dinar 0.607 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (Dinar 1.055) | Dinar 0.520 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.846 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Puerto Rico | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 31 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 4.717) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (Dinar 1.691) | Dinar 1.886 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (Dinar 0.659) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (Dinar 304) | Dinar 135 | + 126% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Dinar 0.051) | Dinar 0.041 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Dinar 3.427) | Dinar 2.318 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 684 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Kuwait
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