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Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨1,594) | ₨599 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,060) | ₨702 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (₨596) | ₨212 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.63 (₨231) | ₨109 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (₨415) | ₨122 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (₨431) | ₨88 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (₨735) | ₨630 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (₨478) | ₨157 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.59 (₨367) | ₨44 | + 744% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (₨290) | ₨296 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,531) | ₨2,933 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.47 (₨208) | ₨122 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (₨263) | ₨60 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,298 (₨183,842) | ₨56,763 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $753 (₨106,595) | ₨36,749 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (₨21,964) | ₨8,028 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $862 (₨122,046) | ₨46,808 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $558 (₨79,011) | ₨30,254 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (₨20,949) | ₨7,117 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $37 (₨5,273) | ₨2,566 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (₨45,609) | ₨39,237 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (₨15,907) | ₨11,360 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨943) | ₨493 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,359) | ₨1,155 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨7,111) | ₨2,619 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (₨7,682) | ₨4,117 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨13,754) | ₨6,800 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (₨14,738) | ₨5,863 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,524 (₨3,755,851) | ₨2,242,760 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (₨108) | ₨95 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (₨6,765) | ₨2,791 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨903) | ₨244 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,997) | ₨823 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (₨5,543) | ₨2,196 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨976) | ₨495 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (₨433) | ₨273 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.44 (₨487) | ₨333 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (₨451) | ₨159 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (₨246) | ₨101 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨1,782) | ₨502 | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨6,455) | ₨1,448 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨2,175) | ₨1,122 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (₨11,901) | ₨4,212 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (₨13,581) | ₨3,327 | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,223) | ₨649 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (₨435) | ₨395 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (₨445) | ₨546 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $402 (₨56,979) | ₨63,543 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (₨79) | ₨26 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (₨6,339) | ₨4,132 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,306) | ₨344 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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