Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£15) | £13 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (£2.85) | £4.26 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (£2.54) | £1.20 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (£4.82) | £3.63 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (£2.82) | £2.28 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £5.34 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (£3.31) | £2.13 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (£2.47) | £0.89 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (£2.21) | £1.97 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (£20) | £10 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (£1.55) | £2.36 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (£1.90) | £1.04 | + 82% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (£2,268) | £1,997 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (£1,247) | £1,637 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (£237) | £229 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (£1,103) | £1,818 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (£685) | £1,060 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (£130) | £190 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (£36) | £26 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (£289) | £324 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (£321) | £83 | + 287% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (£9) | £16 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (£49) | £73 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (£41) | £32 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (£109) | £81 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (£128) | £83 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (£23,534) | £25,126 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (£0.99) | £1.44 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (£27) | £85 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (£4.30) | £5.04 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£14) | £8 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (£48) | £74 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £4.77 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (£2.90) | £1.97 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £3.78 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (£2.78) | £2.39 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (£2.69) | £1.77 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (£21) | £14 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Puerto Rico | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£33) | £40 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £19 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (£46) | £124 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (£81) | £69 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (£4.32) | £3.71 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (£1.68) | £5.75 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (£776) | £537 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (£0.13) | £0.28 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (£41) | £35 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (£9) | £14 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,374 prices entered by 682 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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