- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (€3.70) | €4.95 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.75 (€1.51) | €1.35 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (€2.57) | €3.66 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (€2.64) | €3.18 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (€4.48) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (€3.11) | €2.38 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (€1.85) | €1.33 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (€1.72) | €1.34 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (€17) | €10 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (€1.34) | €1.85 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (€1.47) | €1.92 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 30% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (€1,402) | €1,891 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $893 (€771) | €1,625 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (€169) | €217 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (€878) | €1,305 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $647 (€559) | €1,090 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (€128) | €140 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€37) | €33 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€291) | €350 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€92) | €133 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€8) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €113 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (€45) | €40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€85) | €100 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€89) | €120 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,457 (€23,690) | €19,995 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.65) | €1.20 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€41) | €32 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 15% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.68) | €5.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (€40) | €44 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.93) | €3.00 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (€2.50) | €3.75 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (€3.25) | €4.74 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.41) | €2.74 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (€1.44) | €2.51 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€13) | €25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€47) | €49 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€13) | €19 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (€55) | €50 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€81) | €91 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (€2.71) | €4.71 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (€2.54) | €5.14 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $490 (€422) | €528 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.58) | €0.25 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€41) | €52 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.33 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 14% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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