Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 288% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 288% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (₨3,129) | ₨519 | + 502% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨1,757) | ₨742 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (₨545) | ₨215 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (₨395) | ₨119 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (₨666) | ₨168 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (₨906) | ₨102 | + 792% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (₨845) | ₨658 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (₨677) | ₨194 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (₨690) | ₨51 | + 1244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (₨1,236) | ₨220 | + 462% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨2,611) | ₨2,141 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (₨335) | ₨170 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (₨384) | ₨77 | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (₨404,424) | ₨65,360 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (₨181,491) | ₨44,450 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (₨43,296) | ₨14,918 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (₨165,943) | ₨47,849 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (₨99,159) | ₨35,800 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨30,028) | ₨10,123 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (₨8,807) | ₨2,270 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (₨65,974) | ₨53,975 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨22,832) | ₨18,356 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨2,825) | ₨851 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨3,306) | ₨797 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (₨9,081) | ₨4,868 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (₨7,950) | ₨7,670 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨15,139) | ₨17,357 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (₨20,468) | ₨8,106 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (₨5,916,976) | ₨5,697,890 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (₨267) | ₨146 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (₨12,339) | ₨4,073 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨1,969) | ₨237 | + 731% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨3,910) | ₨572 | + 584% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (₨10,829) | ₨1,768 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨1,647) | ₨1,267 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (₨801) | ₨575 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨1,497) | ₨371 | + 304% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (₨988) | ₨352 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (₨479) | ₨116 | + 312% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (₨5,230) | ₨681 | + 668% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨9,176) | ₨2,016 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨3,956) | ₨1,908 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (₨18,393) | ₨2,708 | + 579% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨14,230) | ₨4,907 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨2,296) | ₨1,025 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (₨835) | ₨469 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (₨515) | ₨513 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (₨89,624) | ₨107,118 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (₨8,671) | ₨4,729 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨2,129) | ₨237 | + 798% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,361 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan
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