- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 4% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (€3.52) | €3.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.46) | €0.89 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (€2.62) | €2.59 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (€2.69) | €2.25 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (€4.57) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.97) | €2.42 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (€1.71) | €1.28 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (€1.78) | €1.44 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€17) | €7 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (€1.36) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (€1.50) | €1.00 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 7% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (€1,377) | €1,443 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (€747) | €833 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (€166) | €81 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (€894) | €922 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (€553) | €672 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (€137) | €47 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (€37) | €27 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (€307) | €359 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (€103) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 2% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €75 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (€48) | €38 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€86) | €92 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€91) | €89 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 19% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (€24,130) | €22,869 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.69) | €1.34 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€44) | €25 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 4% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.80) | €6.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (€39) | €24 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.99 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (€2.82) | €3.29 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (€3.32) | €4.54 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.46) | €1.63 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (€1.72) | €2.34 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€13) | €11 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 26% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (€47) | €31 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (€56) | €72 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (€82) | €46 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (€2.69) | €2.41 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (€2.56) | €3.16 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (€371) | €634 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (€0.49) | €0.25 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (€41) | €51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.60 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in Malta
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