Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Poland
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 76% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (76 zł) | 43 zł | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (42 zł) | 30 zł | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (13 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 221% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (17 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (12 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 159% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (11 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (103 zł) | 33 zł | + 212% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (10 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 150% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 55% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (11,411 zł) | 6,695 zł | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (6,275 zł) | 4,717 zł | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (1,192 zł) | 889 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (5,550 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (3,444 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (655 zł) | 459 zł | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (181 zł) | 56 zł | + 222% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (1,453 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (1,615 zł) | 679 zł | + 138% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (39 zł) | 44 zł | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (44 zł) | 46 zł | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (244 zł) | 301 zł | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (207 zł) | 151 zł | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (548 zł) | 338 zł | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (642 zł) | 387 zł | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (118,404 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (4.98 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (137 zł) | 111 zł | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (69 zł) | 22 zł | + 210% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (240 zł) | 187 zł | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (36 zł) | 13 zł | + 173% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 13 zł | + 171% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (104 zł) | 54 zł | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Puerto Rico | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (164 zł) | 104 zł | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (86 zł) | 56 zł | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (230 zł) | 232 zł | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (410 zł) | 186 zł | + 121% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (3,905 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.66 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (204 zł) | 151 zł | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 137% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,782 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in Poland
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