- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,685) | ₨559 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,064) | ₨610 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (₨559) | ₨222 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (₨232) | ₨108 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (₨416) | ₨121 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (₨428) | ₨80 | + 434% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (₨726) | ₨439 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (₨472) | ₨154 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (₨272) | ₨40 | + 588% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (₨283) | ₨293 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨2,704) | ₨2,141 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (₨217) | ₨117 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (₨238) | ₨56 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (₨218,735) | ₨57,192 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (₨118,613) | ₨36,148 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (₨26,323) | ₨8,238 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (₨142,054) | ₨44,615 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (₨87,840) | ₨25,516 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (₨21,832) | ₨6,795 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨5,919) | ₨2,646 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (₨48,820) | ₨39,967 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (₨16,377) | ₨11,006 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,101) | ₨499 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,384) | ₨939 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨6,666) | ₨2,600 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (₨7,600) | ₨4,026 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨13,601) | ₨6,156 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (₨14,455) | ₨5,351 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (₨3,832,357) | ₨1,833,160 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (₨109) | ₨90 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (₨7,053) | ₨2,481 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨921) | ₨227 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,973) | ₨652 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (₨6,201) | ₨2,133 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨962) | ₨444 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (₨447) | ₨275 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (₨527) | ₨340 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨391) | ₨142 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (₨273) | ₨109 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,998) | ₨637 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨7,517) | ₨1,494 | + 403% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨2,150) | ₨1,128 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (₨8,916) | ₨3,688 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (₨13,098) | ₨3,101 | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,257) | ₨526 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (₨427) | ₨392 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (₨407) | ₨548 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (₨58,946) | ₨54,726 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (₨78) | ₨26 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (₨6,445) | ₨4,025 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,297) | ₨185 | + 603% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
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