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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Puerto Rico

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.38 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.36 PLN (2.48 USD) in Mexico and 22.49 PLN (5.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Mexico.

9.36 PLN
22.49 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.85 PLN (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 8.79 PLN (2.33 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Mexico.

4.85 PLN
8.79 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.09 PLN (9.57 USD) in Mexico and 38.03 PLN (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Mexico.

36.09 PLN
38.03 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.35 PLN (11.22 USD) in Mexico and 50.93 PLN (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Mexico.

42.35 PLN
50.93 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.51 PLN (6.5 USD) in Mexico and 33.69 PLN (8.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

24.51 PLN
33.69 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.47 PLN (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 37.73 PLN (10 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Mexico.

13.47 PLN
37.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.33 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 7.85 PLN (2.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Mexico.

5.33 PLN
7.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.46 PLN (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 13.7 PLN (3.63 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Mexico.

7.46 PLN
13.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.95 PLN (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 11.17 PLN (2.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Mexico.

9.95 PLN
11.17 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.47 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 90.51 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

90.47 PLN
90.51 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.67 PLN (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 9.17 PLN (2.43 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

3.67 PLN
9.17 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.38 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 10.19 PLN (2.7 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

7.38 PLN
10.19 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.4 PLN (8.06 USD) in Mexico and 29.35 PLN (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

30.40 PLN
29.35 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.02 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 6.72 PLN (1.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Mexico.

5.02 PLN
6.72 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.57 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 10.72 PLN (2.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48% lower in Mexico.

5.57 PLN
10.72 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.43 PLN (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 14.83 PLN (3.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Mexico.

5.43 PLN
14.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.97 PLN (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 12.45 PLN (3.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52% lower in Mexico.

5.97 PLN
12.45 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.32 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 8.26 PLN (2.19 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

5.32 PLN
8.26 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.27 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 71.65 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

49.27 PLN
71.65 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.87 PLN (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 17.02 PLN (4.51 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Mexico.

5.87 PLN
17.02 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.06 PLN (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 6.11 PLN (1.62 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Mexico.

3.06 PLN
6.11 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.62 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.18 PLN (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 11.51 PLN (3.05 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

10.18 PLN
11.51 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.82 PLN (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 5.36 PLN (1.42 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Mexico.

3.82 PLN
5.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.62 PLN (2.55 USD) in Mexico and 9.43 PLN (2.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2% lower in Puerto Rico.

9.62 PLN
9.43 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.25 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 15.09 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

14.25 PLN
15.09 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.73 PLN (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 30.18 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Mexico.

24.73 PLN
30.18 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 146.3 PLN (38.78 USD) in Mexico and 264.1 PLN (70 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Mexico.

146.30 PLN
264.10 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.87 PLN (7.65 USD) in Mexico and 49.05 PLN (13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Mexico.

28.87 PLN
49.05 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.74 PLN (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 4.64 PLN (1.23 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Mexico.

2.74 PLN
4.64 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.45 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.96 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.17 PLN (0.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.96 PLN
3.17 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.65 PLN (0.97 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.93 PLN
3.65 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.16 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.59 PLN (15.53 USD) in Mexico and 226.37 PLN (60 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mexico.

58.59 PLN
226.37 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 5.66 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Mexico.

1.15 PLN
5.66 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.1 PLN (6.12 USD) in Mexico and 113.19 PLN (30 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Mexico.

23.10 PLN
113.19 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.92 PLN (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 4.45 PLN (1.18 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Mexico.

1.92 PLN
4.45 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.85 PLN (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 18.86 PLN (5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Mexico.

3.85 PLN
18.86 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.32 PLN (4.59 USD) in Mexico and 30.18 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

17.32 PLN
30.18 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 172.43 PLN (45.7 USD) in Mexico and 140.2 PLN (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

172.43 PLN
140.20 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78.44 PLN (20.79 USD) in Mexico and 76.06 PLN (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 3% lower in Puerto Rico.

78.44 PLN
76.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.14 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2938 PLN (778.63 USD) in Mexico and 3433 PLN (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Mexico.

2 938 PLN
3 433 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1779 PLN (471.41 USD) in Mexico and 2065 PLN (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Mexico.

1 779 PLN
2 065 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5718 PLN (1515.61 USD) in Mexico and 6171 PLN (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Mexico.

5 718 PLN
6 171 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3338 PLN (884.83 USD) in Mexico and 3986 PLN (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Mexico.

3 338 PLN
3 986 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.42 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10106 PLN (2678.46 USD) in Mexico and 6902 PLN (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

10 106 PLN
6 902 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6588 PLN (1746.24 USD) in Mexico and 4833 PLN (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

6 588 PLN
4 833 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.59 times lower than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2543 PLN (673.96 USD) in Mexico and 6577 PLN (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 61.3% lower in Mexico.

2 543 PLN
6 577 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

89.7 PLN
-

Two stars

364 PLN
808 PLN

Three stars

529 PLN
897 PLN

Four stars

1 107 PLN
2 492 PLN

Five stars

3 022 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 84 hotels

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