Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 83% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (50 zł) | 30 zł | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (7 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (21 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (11 zł) | 2.78 zł | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (7 zł) | 3.42 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 zł) | 27 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (5.49 zł) | 6 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (8 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 43% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (5,512 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (3,441 zł) | 2,870 zł | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (628 zł) | 480 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (2,790 zł) | 2,512 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (1,940 zł) | 1,974 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (497 zł) | 271 zł | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (159 zł) | 45 zł | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (1,278 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (326 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (47 zł) | 22 zł | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (173 zł) | 292 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (186 zł) | 163 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (328 zł) | 279 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (348 zł) | 342 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (98,183 zł) | 75,214 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (2.82 zł) | 4.62 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (124 zł) | 103 zł | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 43% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (56 zł) | 35 zł | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (155 zł) | 131 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (82 zł) | 48 zł | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 50% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (163 zł) | 69 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (60 zł) | 57 zł | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (248 zł) | 229 zł | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (276 zł) | 125 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (1,985 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.45 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (145 zł) | 108 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 39% more expensive than in Poland
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