- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 14% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.10 (€3.61) | €5.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.46) | €1.35 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (€2.64) | €4.29 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (€2.68) | €2.55 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (€4.56) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.97) | €2.17 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (€1.71) | €1.39 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (€1.87) | €1.44 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€17) | €9 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (€1.35) | €2.47 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (€1.53) | €1.35 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 33% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (€1,375) | €1,969 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (€746) | €1,718 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (€165) | €224 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (€893) | €1,338 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (€552) | €1,123 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (€137) | €140 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (€37) | €40 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (€282) | €351 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (€103) | €116 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 11% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€43) | €110 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (€48) | €37 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€87) | €87 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (€92) | €141 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 15% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,068 (€22,922) | €18,710 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€44) | €32 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.79) | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.00 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (€2.67) | €3.31 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (€3.31) | €4.74 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.46) | €2.83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (€1.72) | €2.51 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€12) | €29 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 2% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (€47) | €49 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€13) | €21 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (€60) | €50 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (€82) | €87 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.89 (€2.54) | €4.56 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (€2.56) | €5.14 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $387 (€340) | €528 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (€0.49) | €0.25 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€41) | €59 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.25 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 15% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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