Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malta
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (€3.91) | €3.92 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.80 (€1.67) | €0.92 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (€2.53) | €2.57 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (€3.75) | €2.48 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€3.09) | €2.50 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.32 (€2.14) | €1.82 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (€2.44) | €1.53 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€16) | €7 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (€1.27) | €1.85 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (€1.23) | €0.97 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 10% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,325 (€1,223) | €1,571 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $683 (€630) | €1,022 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (€137) | €87 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $830 (€766) | €990 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $523 (€483) | €711 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€112) | €53 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (€34) | €29 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (€257) | €659 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€122) | €92 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 5% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€41) | €75 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€76) | €68 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€83) | €96 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 9% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (€23,461) | €21,006 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.72) | €1.39 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (€37) | €25 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.70 (€4.34) | €5.76 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€15) | €20 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (€40) | €20 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.72 (€5.28) | €5.45 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (€3.17) | €4.30 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.69) | €4.54 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (€2.73) | €1.63 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.91 (€2.69) | €2.74 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€17) | €11 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€38) | €33 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (€84) | €72 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€68) | €53 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €5.73 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (€4.00) | €1.78 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (€2.83) | €3.06 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (€404) | €634 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (€0.92) | €0.25 | + 269% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€49) | €48 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €4.95 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Malta
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