- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 84% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 26 zł | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.43 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (13 zł) | 3.59 zł | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (8 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (68 zł) | 31 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (5.82 zł) | 5.08 zł | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (6 zł) | 2.56 zł | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 63% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,721 (6,448 zł) | 3,829 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $902 (3,379 zł) | 2,807 zł | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (756 zł) | 449 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $946 (3,542 zł) | 2,337 zł | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (2,025 zł) | 1,726 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (520 zł) | 310 zł | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (160 zł) | 37 zł | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (1,294 zł) | 1,899 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (424 zł) | 407 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (29 zł) | 27 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (36 zł) | 24 zł | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (180 zł) | 270 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (191 zł) | 147 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (364 zł) | 291 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (407 zł) | 336 zł | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,909 (104,558 zł) | 77,936 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.82 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (178 zł) | 103 zł | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (177 zł) | 122 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (11 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (55 zł) | 41 zł | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 113% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (200 zł) | 67 zł | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (59 zł) | 52 zł | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (155 zł) | 208 zł | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (251 zł) | 120 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (34 zł) | 22 zł | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $505 (1,891 zł) | 2,025 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (2.50 zł) | 0.41 zł | + 509% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (152 zł) | 123 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 61% more expensive than in Poland
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