Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨4,800) | ₨802 | + 498% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,885) | ₨1,160 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (₨1,273) | ₨585 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (₨649) | ₨229 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (₨1,794) | ₨313 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨1,147) | ₨158 | + 624% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (₨2,540) | ₨879 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (₨1,045) | ₨266 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (₨642) | ₨103 | + 525% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.72 (₨763) | ₨630 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨5,518) | ₨2,758 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.50 (₨422) | ₨249 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (₨683) | ₨146 | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 444% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 444% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,558 (₨718,605) | ₨93,306 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,284 (₨360,847) | ₨55,839 | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $284 (₨79,774) | ₨20,080 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,814 (₨509,663) | ₨79,128 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,005 (₨282,262) | ₨39,248 | + 619% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $337 (₨94,799) | ₨16,807 | + 464% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (₨12,289) | ₨2,605 | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $331 (₨92,877) | ₨61,383 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $208 (₨58,469) | ₨29,384 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨2,998) | ₨1,214 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (₨8,676) | ₨2,976 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (₨17,087) | ₨4,498 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨14,162) | ₨9,724 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $132 (₨37,208) | ₨12,486 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (₨48,947) | ₨13,517 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 297% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $37,510 (₨10,538,378) | ₨2,800,000 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (₨238) | ₨272 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨28,107) | ₨3,752 | + 649% | |
| Personal Care | + 347% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 347% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨2,980) | ₨230 | + 1198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨3,976) | ₨838 | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (₨19,555) | ₨3,307 | + 491% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨2,982) | ₨1,222 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (₨1,903) | ₨649 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨2,651) | ₨557 | + 376% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (₨1,203) | ₨396 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.25 (₨1,194) | ₨217 | + 449% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (₨9,188) | ₨495 | + 1757% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (₨17,265) | ₨3,859 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₨5,817) | ₨1,827 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (₨23,339) | ₨6,844 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (₨24,211) | ₨8,435 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨4,002) | ₨2,877 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨1,801) | ₨566 | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.47 (₨1,256) | ₨965 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 (₨156,389) | ₨149,999 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨187) | ₨255 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (₨12,480) | ₨5,305 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (₨3,283) | ₨637 | + 415% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,035 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan
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