- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,629) | ₨548 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,001) | ₨602 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (₨571) | ₨215 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.81 (₨240) | ₨108 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (₨395) | ₨121 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (₨386) | ₨86 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (₨690) | ₨441 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (₨479) | ₨153 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (₨285) | ₨40 | + 619% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (₨265) | ₨306 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨2,656) | ₨2,339 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (₨207) | ₨117 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (₨226) | ₨54 | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (₨216,108) | ₨58,212 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $893 (₨118,805) | ₨35,375 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (₨25,978) | ₨7,980 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (₨135,349) | ₨44,996 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $647 (₨86,086) | ₨25,482 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (₨19,709) | ₨6,637 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨5,660) | ₨2,573 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (₨46,414) | ₨40,799 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (₨15,570) | ₨10,815 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,047) | ₨504 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,310) | ₨1,166 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨6,226) | ₨2,597 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (₨6,944) | ₨4,140 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨13,156) | ₨6,087 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (₨13,732) | ₨5,447 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,457 (₨3,651,010) | ₨1,755,370 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (₨103) | ₨87 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (₨6,272) | ₨2,486 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨876) | ₨215 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,876) | ₨573 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (₨6,191) | ₨2,072 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨915) | ₨386 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (₨385) | ₨247 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (₨501) | ₨323 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨372) | ₨139 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨223) | ₨105 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (₨1,935) | ₨626 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (₨7,275) | ₨1,487 | + 389% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨2,052) | ₨1,115 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (₨8,477) | ₨3,581 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (₨12,417) | ₨3,027 | + 310% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,230) | ₨472 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (₨417) | ₨373 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (₨391) | ₨416 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (₨56,040) | ₨55,174 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (₨89) | ₨51 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (₨6,300) | ₨4,244 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,228) | ₨179 | + 587% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan
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