- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 75% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (42 zł) | 26 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.71 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (7 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (14 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (4.87 zł) | 2.13 zł | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (8 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (66 zł) | 30 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (5.71 zł) | 5.03 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (6 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 56% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (5,934 zł) | 3,862 zł | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $894 (3,288 zł) | 2,805 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (804 zł) | 423 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (3,267 zł) | 2,361 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $531 (1,951 zł) | 1,700 zł | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (495 zł) | 393 zł | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (168 zł) | 38 zł | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (1,270 zł) | 1,814 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (489 zł) | 388 zł | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (32 zł) | 23 zł | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (184 zł) | 286 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (193 zł) | 145 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (355 zł) | 283 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (409 zł) | 332 zł | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 29% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,595 (108,791 zł) | 77,593 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.62 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (174 zł) | 104 zł | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 45% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (74 zł) | 33 zł | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (158 zł) | 114 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (53 zł) | 40 zł | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 79% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (196 zł) | 65 zł | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (57 zł) | 52 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (152 zł) | 198 zł | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (246 zł) | 129 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $555 (2,039 zł) | 2,111 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (2.45 zł) | 0.80 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (139 zł) | 121 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in Poland
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