- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 81% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (45 zł) | 27 zł | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.72 (7 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (12 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (8 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (76 zł) | 30 zł | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (5.92 zł) | 5.19 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 64% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,659 (6,303 zł) | 3,928 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $865 (3,287 zł) | 2,922 zł | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (742 zł) | 472 zł | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (3,867 zł) | 2,371 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $634 (2,408 zł) | 1,770 zł | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (563 zł) | 302 zł | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (163 zł) | 38 zł | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,326 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (445 zł) | 429 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (178 zł) | 284 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (198 zł) | 151 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (376 zł) | 295 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (392 zł) | 332 zł | + 18% | |
| 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 | $27,400 (104,090 zł) | 78,995 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.97 zł) | 4.92 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (179 zł) | 105 zł | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 38% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (54 zł) | 30 zł | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (177 zł) | 131 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (11 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (54 zł) | 39 zł | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 104% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (194 zł) | 68 zł | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (58 zł) | 54 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (242 zł) | 215 zł | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (355 zł) | 122 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (1,601 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (2.11 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (175 zł) | 127 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Poland
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