- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (€3.57) | €4.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (€1.54) | €0.95 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (€2.67) | €2.70 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (€2.98) | €2.39 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (€4.80) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (€3.12) | €2.50 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (€1.88) | €1.10 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (€1.77) | €1.46 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€16) | €7 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (€1.35) | €1.60 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (€1.49) | €0.97 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 1% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,721 (€1,497) | €1,649 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $902 (€784) | €858 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (€175) | €84 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $946 (€822) | €979 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (€470) | €664 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (€121) | €51 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€300) | €379 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (€99) | €121 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 8% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (€44) | €40 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€84) | €101 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€94) | €96 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 16% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,909 (€24,271) | €21,690 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.66) | €1.33 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (€41) | €25 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 14% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (€41) | €14 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.34) | €3.99 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (€2.72) | €3.29 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (€4.09) | €4.54 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (€2.50) | €1.63 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (€1.49) | €2.88 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 23% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€46) | €33 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (€36) | €72 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€58) | €48 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (€2.62) | €2.62 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (€2.23) | €2.88 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $505 (€439) | €634 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.58) | €0.25 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (€35) | €53 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.60 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 7% more expensive than in Malta
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