Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 22% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.80) | €10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (€2.45) | €5.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (€1.57) | €1.44 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (€2.64) | €4.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (€3.52) | €3.46 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (€3.88) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (€4.55) | €2.98 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (€2.44) | €2.14 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (€1.51) | €2.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (€1.21) | €1.95 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.72) | €1.79 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 46% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (€1,213) | €2,240 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (€758) | €1,813 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (€138) | €205 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (€614) | €1,408 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (€427) | €1,148 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (€109) | €173 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €42 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (€281) | €585 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €176 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.57) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 27% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€41) | €41 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€77) | €192 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 26% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (€21,612) | €21,399 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.62) | €1.24 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (€27) | €42 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.40) | €10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €3.36 | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (€34) | €46 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €4.55 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (€3.30) | €3.18 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (€3.33) | €3.44 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (€2.28) | €2.55 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (€1.82) | €1.73 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 46% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (€55) | €250 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (€61) | €53 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (€2.70) | €3.90 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (€2.37) | €3.79 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (€437) | €519 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.89 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 943 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 36% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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