- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,453) | ₨506 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨865) | ₨586 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.07 (₨494) | ₨228 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (₨229) | ₨105 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (₨380) | ₨117 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (₨439) | ₨80 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.67 (₨688) | ₨462 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (₨451) | ₨148 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (₨161) | ₨38 | + 318% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (₨247) | ₨282 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨2,011) | ₨1,862 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (₨189) | ₨115 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (₨219) | ₨52 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (₨190,865) | ₨53,072 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $903 (₨109,634) | ₨32,817 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 (₨27,845) | ₨8,288 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (₨108,590) | ₨42,068 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $540 (₨65,514) | ₨27,558 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (₨16,360) | ₨6,316 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨5,405) | ₨2,752 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (₨41,947) | ₨40,083 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (₨16,146) | ₨10,457 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨1,164) | ₨520 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,045) | ₨954 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨6,066) | ₨2,674 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (₨6,341) | ₨4,377 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨11,715) | ₨6,104 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (₨13,493) | ₨5,284 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,985 (₨3,518,815) | ₨1,822,570 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (₨89) | ₨80 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (₨5,738) | ₨2,607 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨785) | ₨211 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨2,428) | ₨999 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (₨5,203) | ₨2,115 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨745) | ₨411 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (₨361) | ₨255 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (₨562) | ₨328 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (₨324) | ₨137 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (₨208) | ₨108 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,752) | ₨446 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (₨6,475) | ₨1,503 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,866) | ₨1,110 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (₨5,008) | ₨2,429 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨8,119) | ₨2,955 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨991) | ₨510 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (₨366) | ₨354 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (₨311) | ₨496 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $555 (₨67,347) | ₨53,789 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨81) | ₨26 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (₨4,584) | ₨3,605 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨1,166) | ₨170 | + 584% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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