Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (руб 1,363) | руб 494 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 819) | руб 361 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (руб 361) | руб 213 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (руб 184) | руб 86 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (руб 509) | руб 137 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (руб 326) | руб 208 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (руб 721) | руб 441 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (руб 297) | руб 128 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (руб 182) | руб 58 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.72 (руб 217) | руб 84 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (руб 1,567) | руб 692 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.50 (руб 120) | руб 175 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (руб 194) | руб 43 | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 152% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,558 (руб 204,057) | руб 102,249 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,284 (руб 102,467) | руб 56,047 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $284 (руб 22,653) | руб 7,760 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,814 (руб 144,725) | руб 52,573 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,005 (руб 80,152) | руб 33,044 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $337 (руб 26,919) | руб 5,587 | + 382% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (руб 3,490) | руб 958 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $331 (руб 26,373) | руб 20,885 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $208 (руб 16,603) | руб 7,221 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 851) | руб 548 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (руб 2,464) | руб 618 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (руб 4,852) | руб 6,816 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (руб 4,022) | руб 3,176 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $132 (руб 10,566) | руб 7,907 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (руб 13,899) | руб 6,921 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 120% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $37,510 (руб 2,992,498) | руб 2,485,230 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (руб 61) | руб 56 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (руб 7,981) | руб 2,313 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (руб 846) | руб 270 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (руб 1,129) | руб 515 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (руб 5,553) | руб 1,977 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (руб 847) | руб 320 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (руб 540) | руб 187 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (руб 753) | руб 172 | + 337% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.81 (руб 304) | руб 123 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.67 (руб 293) | руб 132 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (руб 1,994) | руб 589 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (руб 4,903) | руб 1,593 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (руб 1,652) | руб 680 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (руб 6,627) | руб 6,005 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (руб 6,875) | руб 3,237 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (руб 1,136) | руб 473 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (руб 511) | руб 177 | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.47 (руб 357) | руб 236 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 (руб 44,408) | руб 50,539 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (руб 53) | руб 23 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (руб 3,544) | руб 3,349 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (руб 932) | руб 197 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,030 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 119% more expensive than in Russia
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