Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨4,902) | ₨851 | + 476% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨2,439) | ₨952 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (₨1,062) | ₨348 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (₨685) | ₨169 | + 304% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.72 (₨1,348) | ₨282 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (₨1,058) | ₨250 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨2,376) | ₨1,139 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.05 (₨1,156) | ₨290 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (₨754) | ₨122 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (₨801) | ₨549 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨5,752) | ₨2,784 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (₨459) | ₨289 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (₨581) | ₨191 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 366% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,433 (₨694,654) | ₨115,670 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,435 (₨409,562) | ₨70,950 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $277 (₨79,065) | ₨25,995 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (₨378,389) | ₨59,502 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $895 (₨255,606) | ₨50,821 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (₨43,127) | ₨20,152 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨14,372) | ₨2,097 | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (₨81,004) | ₨71,636 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (₨64,402) | ₨23,262 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨2,308) | ₨1,718 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (₨3,343) | ₨1,977 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (₨15,936) | ₨3,426 | + 365% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨14,011) | ₨6,254 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (₨26,243) | ₨13,199 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (₨38,109) | ₨8,569 | + 345% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,015 (₨8,568,355) | ₨4,456,060 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (₨359) | ₨270 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (₨9,599) | ₨4,626 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨2,268) | ₨1,015 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (₨6,832) | ₨1,391 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (₨13,929) | ₨3,667 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨3,279) | ₨521 | + 529% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (₨938) | ₨922 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨2,108) | ₨736 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (₨1,020) | ₨249 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.36 (₨958) | ₨242 | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (₨6,484) | ₨860 | + 654% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨13,056) | ₨3,545 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨5,259) | ₨2,089 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (₨16,763) | ₨2,959 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (₨21,322) | ₨7,109 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨3,663) | ₨880 | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 (₨1,293) | ₨669 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.65 (₨1,041) | ₨1,106 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,176 (₨335,651) | ₨119,622 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (₨16,488) | ₨3,764 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨3,251) | ₨415 | + 682% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,393 prices entered by 509 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan
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