Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (C$5.95) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (C$2.31) | C$2.25 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (C$4.20) | C$4.02 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.62) | C$4.86 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (C$7) | C$3.86 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (C$3.67) | C$2.70 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (C$2.27) | C$3.10 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$18 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (C$1.82) | C$2.34 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (C$2.59) | C$2.06 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (C$1,826) | C$2,087 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (C$1,140) | C$1,603 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (C$208) | C$169 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (C$924) | C$1,592 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (C$643) | C$1,102 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (C$165) | C$108 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$53) | C$53 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (C$423) | C$361 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$108) | C$165 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$16) | C$24 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$57) | C$75 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (C$62) | C$50 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$109) | C$113 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (C$115) | C$130 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (C$32,521) | C$25,107 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.93) | C$1.12 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (C$41) | C$106 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$18) | C$20 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (C$51) | C$91 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (C$5.41) | C$5.17 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (C$5.01) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (C$3.43) | C$3.28 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (C$2.73) | C$2.58 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$27) | C$25 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$20) | C$28 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (C$82) | C$151 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$91) | C$94 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (C$4.06) | C$4.96 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (C$3.57) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (C$658) | C$567 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$48) | C$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$15 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 20% cheaper than in Canada
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