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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 1.28 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.63 PLN (2.95 USD) in Mexico and 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

11.63 PLN
19.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.12 PLN (1.8 USD) in Mexico and 9.99 PLN (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Mexico.

7.12 PLN
9.99 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 46.41 PLN (11.76 USD) in Mexico and 41.6 PLN (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

46.41 PLN
41.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.02 PLN (10.65 USD) in Mexico and 59.21 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29% lower in Mexico.

42.02 PLN
59.21 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.38 PLN (8.46 USD) in Mexico and 35.05 PLN (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Mexico.

33.38 PLN
35.05 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.81 PLN (4.26 USD) in Mexico and 45.39 PLN (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 63% lower in Mexico.

16.81 PLN
45.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.7 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 9.08 PLN (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Mexico.

6.70 PLN
9.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.13 PLN (2.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 20.6 PLN (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Mexico.

10.13 PLN
20.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.08 PLN (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 13.26 PLN (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.08 PLN
13.26 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.66 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 94.7 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

94.66 PLN
94.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.46 PLN (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 10.7 PLN (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49% lower in Mexico.

5.46 PLN
10.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.47 PLN (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 12.35 PLN (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Mexico.

10.47 PLN
12.35 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.02 PLN (9.89 USD) in Mexico and 38.8 PLN (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

39.02 PLN
38.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.64 PLN (1.68 USD) in Mexico and 8.17 PLN (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Mexico.

6.64 PLN
8.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.93 PLN (2.26 USD) in Mexico and 10.3 PLN (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Mexico.

8.93 PLN
10.30 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.43 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 15.59 PLN (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

8.43 PLN
15.59 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.49 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 12.39 PLN (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Mexico.

8.49 PLN
12.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.7 PLN (1.95 USD) in Mexico and 8.92 PLN (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Mexico.

7.70 PLN
8.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 51.55 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 74.96 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

51.55 PLN
74.96 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.03 PLN (2.03 USD) in Mexico and 17.01 PLN (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Mexico.

8.03 PLN
17.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.37 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 7.26 PLN (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

4.37 PLN
7.26 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.79 PLN (3.75 USD) in Mexico and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.79 PLN
13.18 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.84 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 6.2 PLN (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.84 PLN
6.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.61 PLN (3.19 USD) in Mexico and 11.84 PLN (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

12.61 PLN
11.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 18.91 PLN (4.79 USD) in Mexico and 15.79 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

18.91 PLN
15.79 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 37.82 PLN (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 35.53 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

37.82 PLN
35.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 210.11 PLN (53.23 USD) in Mexico and 296.05 PLN (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29% lower in Mexico.

210.11 PLN
296.05 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 52.53 PLN (13.31 USD) in Mexico and 59.21 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Mexico.

52.53 PLN
59.21 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.58 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 4.97 PLN (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Mexico.

4.58 PLN
4.97 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.59 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.49 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.26 PLN (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.49 PLN
3.26 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.36 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.56 PLN (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.36 PLN
3.56 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.83 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 75.64 PLN (19.16 USD) in Mexico and 157.89 PLN (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Mexico.

75.64 PLN
157.89 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.47 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 5.92 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Mexico.

1.47 PLN
5.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.22 PLN (5.38 USD) in Mexico and 108.55 PLN (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Mexico.

21.22 PLN
108.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.76 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.57 PLN (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Mexico.

1.76 PLN
2.57 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.25 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 23.68 PLN (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mexico.

5.25 PLN
23.68 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 25.21 PLN (6.39 USD) in Mexico and 35.53 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29% lower in Mexico.

25.21 PLN
35.53 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 228.5 PLN (57.89 USD) in Mexico and 136.34 PLN (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

228.50 PLN
136.34 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 99.92 PLN (25.31 USD) in Mexico and 132.51 PLN (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Mexico.

99.92 PLN
132.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.25 times more 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 4105 PLN (1040.02 USD) in Mexico and 3208 PLN (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 105 PLN
3 208 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 2601 PLN (659.03 USD) in Mexico and 2391 PLN (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 601 PLN
2 391 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 8841 PLN (2239.88 USD) in Mexico and 6423 PLN (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

8 841 PLN
6 423 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 5184 PLN (1313.37 USD) in Mexico and 4589 PLN (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

5 184 PLN
4 589 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 13960 PLN (3536.61 USD) in Mexico and 11884 PLN (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

13 960 PLN
11 884 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 9670 PLN (2449.74 USD) in Mexico and 7304 PLN (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

9 670 PLN
7 304 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.87 times lower than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3523 PLN (892.63 USD) in Mexico and 10106 PLN (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 65.1% lower in Mexico.

3 523 PLN
10 106 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

93.8 PLN
-

Two stars

381 PLN
845 PLN

Three stars

554 PLN
939 PLN

Four stars

1 158 PLN
2 607 PLN

Five stars

3 161 PLN
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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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