Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨1,799) | ₨577 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,190) | ₨658 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (₨633) | ₨249 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (₨292) | ₨108 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (₨425) | ₨120 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (₨624) | ₨96 | + 551% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,069) | ₨526 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 (₨573) | ₨176 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.40 (₨392) | ₨44 | + 784% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (₨339) | ₨344 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,916) | ₨1,632 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.32 (₨216) | ₨126 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.34 (₨220) | ₨57 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,020 (₨166,702) | ₨60,758 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 (₨123,790) | ₨35,785 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (₨29,983) | ₨9,753 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 (₨135,300) | ₨53,937 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (₨82,530) | ₨30,998 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (₨20,534) | ₨7,631 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (₨6,281) | ₨2,510 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (₨48,486) | ₨40,341 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (₨20,837) | ₨12,473 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,288) | ₨609 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (₨3,834) | ₨649 | + 490% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨7,669) | ₨2,518 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (₨9,121) | ₨3,757 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨14,067) | ₨6,430 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨15,487) | ₨5,127 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,420 (₨4,481,114) | ₨2,319,940 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (₨126) | ₨115 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨7,322) | ₨2,310 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.09 (₨833) | ₨235 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨2,101) | ₨426 | + 394% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (₨7,918) | ₨1,378 | + 474% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.69 (₨930) | ₨435 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (₨704) | ₨332 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.59 (₨751) | ₨311 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (₨519) | ₨207 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (₨573) | ₨138 | + 316% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨3,181) | ₨434 | + 632% | |
| Entertainment | + 325% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (₨5,481) | ₨1,566 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨2,377) | ₨1,256 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $78 (₨12,800) | ₨3,430 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (₨10,801) | ₨3,673 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨1,570) | ₨792 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (₨788) | ₨348 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.90 (₨474) | ₨463 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (₨83,618) | ₨46,753 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (₨163) | ₨4.30 | + 3702% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (₨9,613) | ₨4,335 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨1,570) | ₨215 | + 629% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,737 prices entered by 523 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
163.425
PKR
/
USD
*
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan