- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (€3.72) | €3.93 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.81 (€1.57) | €0.89 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (€2.58) | €2.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (€2.52) | €2.25 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (€4.50) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (€3.12) | €2.42 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (€1.86) | €1.28 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (€1.73) | €1.45 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (€17) | €7 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (€1.35) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (€1.47) | €1.00 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 4% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (€1,409) | €1,573 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $893 (€774) | €843 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (€169) | €85 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (€882) | €922 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $647 (€561) | €641 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (€128) | €49 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (€303) | €379 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (€101) | €121 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 2% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (€45) | €38 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€90) | €87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 13% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,457 (€23,800) | €22,869 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.67) | €1.33 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€41) | €25 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.71) | €6.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (€40) | €14 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.96) | €3.99 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (€2.51) | €3.29 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (€3.27) | €4.54 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.42) | €1.63 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (€1.45) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€13) | €11 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 30% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€47) | €34 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (€55) | €72 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€81) | €45 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (€2.72) | €2.48 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (€2.55) | €2.88 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (€365) | €634 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.58) | €0.25 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€41) | €51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.60 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 10% more expensive than in Malta
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