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 | $12 (46 zł) | 28 zł | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.91 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (13 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.32 (9 zł) | 2.53 zł | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (10 zł) | 3.28 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (66 zł) | 28 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (5.35 zł) | 5.46 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (5.17 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,270 (4,932 zł) | 3,898 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $683 (2,650 zł) | 2,854 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (577 zł) | 467 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $830 (3,223 zł) | 2,518 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $523 (2,030 zł) | 1,876 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (473 zł) | 281 zł | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (142 zł) | 42 zł | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (1,061 zł) | 1,669 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (513 zł) | 470 zł | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 25 zł | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (181 zł) | 298 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (188 zł) | 136 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (316 zł) | 303 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (347 zł) | 336 zł | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (98,662 zł) | 81,701 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.93 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (157 zł) | 108 zł | + 45% | |
| 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) | $4.70 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (65 zł) | 30 zł | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (167 zł) | 127 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.72 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (11 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.91 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (73 zł) | 45 zł | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 152% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (161 zł) | 67 zł | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (56 zł) | 55 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $97 (375 zł) | 195 zł | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (273 zł) | 132 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (32 zł) | 22 zł | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (1,700 zł) | 1,908 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.88 zł) | 0.42 zł | + 836% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (182 zł) | 114 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 52% more expensive than in Poland
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