Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨2,051) | ₨441 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,064) | ₨682 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (₨450) | ₨269 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (₨287) | ₨115 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (₨484) | ₨152 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (₨646) | ₨86 | + 650% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (₨712) | ₨730 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (₨835) | ₨149 | + 460% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (₨447) | ₨53 | + 752% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (₨277) | ₨304 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨2,334) | ₨1,613 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (₨222) | ₨130 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (₨316) | ₨81 | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,455 (₨222,715) | ₨68,178 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (₨138,881) | ₨38,848 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (₨27,076) | ₨11,046 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $728 (₨111,357) | ₨53,451 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $508 (₨77,693) | ₨33,101 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (₨19,953) | ₨9,791 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨6,925) | ₨2,408 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (₨51,192) | ₨45,353 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨13,337) | ₨22,152 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨1,012) | ₨767 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (₨2,023) | ₨518 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (₨7,010) | ₨3,232 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨7,516) | ₨5,463 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨13,246) | ₨9,871 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (₨14,286) | ₨6,396 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,830 (₨3,953,312) | ₨2,677,660 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (₨114) | ₨106 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (₨5,019) | ₨2,392 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨947) | ₨250 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨3,054) | ₨778 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (₨6,234) | ₨1,865 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨1,165) | ₨577 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (₨622) | ₨370 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (₨643) | ₨526 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (₨489) | ₨185 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (₨375) | ₨156 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (₨3,145) | ₨515 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨6,569) | ₨2,013 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨2,416) | ₨1,512 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (₨10,350) | ₨2,928 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨11,214) | ₨3,842 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨1,537) | ₨1,548 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.29 (₨504) | ₨492 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.81 (₨431) | ₨444 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (₨69,004) | ₨58,650 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨18) | ₨41 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨5,906) | ₨3,909 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,430) | ₨268 | + 434% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,124 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
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