- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,419) | ₨515 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨887) | ₨598 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (₨500) | ₨217 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (₨215) | ₨106 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (₨374) | ₨119 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (₨417) | ₨83 | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (₨672) | ₨475 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (₨437) | ₨155 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (₨263) | ₨40 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (₨248) | ₨306 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,214) | ₨2,412 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (₨189) | ₨117 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (₨209) | ₨55 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,721 (₨209,443) | ₨57,058 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $902 (₨109,749) | ₨34,024 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (₨24,541) | ₨8,219 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $946 (₨115,065) | ₨43,451 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (₨65,793) | ₨27,632 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (₨16,892) | ₨6,606 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨5,206) | ₨2,630 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (₨42,048) | ₨40,447 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (₨13,786) | ₨11,101 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨945) | ₨522 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,162) | ₨1,031 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨5,849) | ₨2,625 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (₨6,197) | ₨4,420 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨11,814) | ₨6,378 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (₨13,206) | ₨5,495 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,909 (₨3,396,330) | ₨1,785,070 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (₨92) | ₨83 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (₨5,788) | ₨2,546 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨865) | ₨217 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,683) | ₨552 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (₨5,762) | ₨2,122 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨747) | ₨393 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (₨381) | ₨240 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (₨572) | ₨335 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (₨350) | ₨139 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (₨208) | ₨104 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (₨1,783) | ₨547 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (₨6,490) | ₨1,534 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,914) | ₨1,157 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (₨5,020) | ₨3,937 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨8,138) | ₨3,075 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,094) | ₨519 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (₨367) | ₨365 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (₨312) | ₨388 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $505 (₨61,425) | ₨55,747 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨81) | ₨28 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (₨4,936) | ₨3,919 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨1,159) | ₨173 | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan
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