Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 204% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨1,609) | ₨411 | + 291% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨897) | ₨342 | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (₨302) | ₨167 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (₨270) | ₨60 | + 351% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (₨512) | ₨88 | + 481% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (₨300) | ₨47 | + 537% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨688) | ₨240 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (₨352) | ₨181 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (₨263) | ₨31 | + 740% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (₨235) | ₨156 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (₨2,170) | ₨896 | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (₨165) | ₨95 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (₨201) | ₨39 | + 412% | |
Housing | + 326% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 326% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,749 (₨229,478) | ₨45,467 | + 405% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (₨132,565) | ₨26,103 | + 408% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (₨25,181) | ₨4,799 | + 425% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (₨117,243) | ₨26,468 | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (₨72,763) | ₨15,450 | + 371% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (₨13,831) | ₨4,346 | + 218% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,819) | ₨591 | + 546% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (₨30,688) | ₨29,693 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (₨34,111) | ₨10,335 | + 230% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨830) | ₨454 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨928) | ₨649 | + 43% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨5,158) | ₨2,389 | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (₨4,367) | ₨2,946 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $140 (₨11,719) | ₨4,091 | + 186% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (₨13,552) | ₨2,991 | + 353% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (₨2,501,215) | ₨1,894,370 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (₨105) | ₨102 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (₨2,887) | ₨1,088 | + 165% | |
Personal Care | + 197% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (₨457) | ₨137 | + 234% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (₨1,448) | ₨265 | + 446% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (₨5,066) | ₨957 | + 430% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨770) | ₨388 | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (₨308) | ₨199 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨744) | ₨289 | + 157% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (₨296) | ₨156 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 256% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (₨2,200) | ₨283 | + 676% | |
Entertainment | + 160% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
Puerto Rico | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (₨3,465) | ₨1,495 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨1,813) | ₨688 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (₨4,863) | ₨1,603 | + 203% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (₨8,659) | ₨2,165 | + 300% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨1,281) | ₨644 | + 99% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (₨459) | ₨190 | + 141% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (₨179) | ₨190 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (₨82,488) | ₨49,034 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (₨14) | ₨1.67 | + 735% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (₨4,314) | ₨1,607 | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨930) | ₨288 | + 223% | |
TOTAL | + 177% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,715 prices entered by 1,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 177% more expensive than in India
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