- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Comparison
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 (45 zł) | 26 zł | + 72% | |
| 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 | $4.10 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (13 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (8 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (5.78 zł) | 5.24 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (7 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (5,904 zł) | 3,925 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (3,202 zł) | 2,905 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (711 zł) | 462 zł | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (3,834 zł) | 2,410 zł | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (2,371 zł) | 1,835 zł | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (589 zł) | 315 zł | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (160 zł) | 37 zł | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (1,213 zł) | 1,847 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (442 zł) | 420 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (183 zł) | 300 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (205 zł) | 157 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (372 zł) | 298 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (395 zł) | 333 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,068 (98,414 zł) | 78,850 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.93 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (190 zł) | 104 zł | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (53 zł) | 29 zł | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (166 zł) | 126 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (11 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (51 zł) | 38 zł | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 105% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (202 zł) | 65 zł | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (57 zł) | 54 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (258 zł) | 222 zł | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (354 zł) | 128 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.89 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $387 (1,460 zł) | 1,949 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (2.10 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (176 zł) | 125 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Poland
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