- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 23% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.71 (€3.15) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (€1.50) | €1.44 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (€2.55) | €4.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (€3.11) | €3.02 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (€4.50) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (€3.16) | €2.79 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (€1.12) | €1.45 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (€1.75) | €1.50 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.52 (€1.29) | €1.91 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (€1.49) | €1.64 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 37% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (€1,371) | €2,016 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $894 (€760) | €1,717 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (€186) | €220 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (€755) | €1,345 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $531 (€451) | €1,100 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (€114) | €158 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€293) | €417 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (€113) | €117 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 24% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€42) | €120 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (€45) | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€82) | €88 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€94) | €182 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 4% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,595 (€25,132) | €21,456 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.61) | €1.08 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€40) | €36 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 29% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (€36) | €50 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (€2.53) | €5.00 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (€3.93) | €4.80 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (€2.26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (€1.45) | €3.00 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €26 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 4% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€45) | €49 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€13) | €18 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (€35) | €78 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€57) | €81 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€6) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (€2.56) | €2.90 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (€2.18) | €4.76 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $555 (€471) | €531 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.57) | €0.15 | + 270% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€32) | €59 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.37 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 21% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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