Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.80) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (€2.45) | €5.64 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (€1.57) | €1.13 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (€2.64) | €4.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (€3.52) | €3.83 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (€3.88) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (€4.55) | €3.30 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (€2.44) | €3.30 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (€1.51) | €1.91 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (€1.21) | €1.84 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.72) | €1.80 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (€1,213) | €2,424 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (€758) | €1,442 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (€138) | €84 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (€614) | €1,214 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (€427) | €776 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (€109) | €60 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €49 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (€281) | €659 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €92 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.57) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 47% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €118 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€41) | €61 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €143 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€77) | €188 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (€21,612) | €19,158 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.62) | €1.40 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 5% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.40) | €5.76 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (€34) | €25 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (€3.30) | €3.75 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (€3.33) | €4.54 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (€2.28) | €1.63 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (€1.82) | €2.74 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €10 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €60 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (€55) | €72 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (€61) | €80 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (€2.70) | €3.25 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (€2.37) | €2.77 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (€437) | €634 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.54 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€32) | €67 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €4.00 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 670 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 33% cheaper than in Malta
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