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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 10.92 PLN (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 18.44 PLN (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Mexico.

10.92 PLN
18.44 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.69 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 9.35 PLN (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Mexico.

6.69 PLN
9.35 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.58 PLN (11.8 USD) in Mexico and 38.94 PLN (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

43.58 PLN
38.94 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.46 PLN (10.68 USD) in Mexico and 55.42 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Mexico.

39.46 PLN
55.42 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.35 PLN (8.48 USD) in Mexico and 32.81 PLN (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Mexico.

31.35 PLN
32.81 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.79 PLN (4.27 USD) in Mexico and 42.49 PLN (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Mexico.

15.79 PLN
42.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.3 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 8.5 PLN (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Mexico.

6.30 PLN
8.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.51 PLN (2.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 19.28 PLN (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Mexico.

9.51 PLN
19.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.22 PLN (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 12.41 PLN (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.22 PLN
12.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 88.59 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 88.63 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

88.59 PLN
88.63 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.13 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 10.01 PLN (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Mexico.

5.13 PLN
10.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.83 PLN (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 11.56 PLN (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 15% lower in Mexico.

9.83 PLN
11.56 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.65 PLN (9.92 USD) in Mexico and 36.32 PLN (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

36.65 PLN
36.32 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.23 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 7.65 PLN (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Mexico.

6.23 PLN
7.65 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.38 PLN (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 9.64 PLN (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Mexico.

8.38 PLN
9.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.92 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 14.59 PLN (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Mexico.

7.92 PLN
14.59 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.97 PLN (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 11.6 PLN (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Mexico.

7.97 PLN
11.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 8.35 PLN (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Mexico.

7.23 PLN
8.35 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 48.25 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 70.16 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

48.25 PLN
70.16 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.54 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 15.92 PLN (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Mexico.

7.54 PLN
15.92 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.11 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 6.8 PLN (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

4.11 PLN
6.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.89 PLN (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 12.34 PLN (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.89 PLN
12.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.42 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 5.8 PLN (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.42 PLN
5.80 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.84 PLN (3.2 USD) in Mexico and 11.08 PLN (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.84 PLN
11.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.76 PLN (4.81 USD) in Mexico and 14.78 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.76 PLN
14.78 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.52 PLN (9.61 USD) in Mexico and 33.25 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

35.52 PLN
33.25 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 197.32 PLN (53.41 USD) in Mexico and 277.08 PLN (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Mexico.

197.32 PLN
277.08 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.33 PLN (13.35 USD) in Mexico and 55.42 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mexico.

49.33 PLN
55.42 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.3 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 4.65 PLN (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Mexico.

4.30 PLN
4.65 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 5.14 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 PLN (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.14 PLN
3.06 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.02 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.34 PLN (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.02 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.82 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.04 PLN (19.23 USD) in Mexico and 147.78 PLN (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Mexico.

71.04 PLN
147.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.38 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 5.54 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Mexico.

1.38 PLN
5.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.93 PLN (5.39 USD) in Mexico and 101.6 PLN (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mexico.

19.93 PLN
101.60 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.66 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 PLN (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Mexico.

1.66 PLN
2.40 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.93 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 22.17 PLN (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mexico.

4.93 PLN
22.17 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 23.68 PLN (6.41 USD) in Mexico and 33.25 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Mexico.

23.68 PLN
33.25 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 214.59 PLN (58.08 USD) in Mexico and 127.6 PLN (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

214.59 PLN
127.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 93.84 PLN (25.4 USD) in Mexico and 124.02 PLN (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mexico.

93.84 PLN
124.02 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 3855 PLN (1043.57 USD) in Mexico and 3003 PLN (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 855 PLN
3 003 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 2443 PLN (661.28 USD) in Mexico and 2238 PLN (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 443 PLN
2 238 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 8303 PLN (2247.52 USD) in Mexico and 6011 PLN (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

8 303 PLN
6 011 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 4869 PLN (1317.85 USD) in Mexico and 4295 PLN (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 869 PLN
4 295 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.24 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 13110 PLN (3548.68 USD) in Mexico and 11123 PLN (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

13 110 PLN
11 123 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 9081 PLN (2458.1 USD) in Mexico and 6836 PLN (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

9 081 PLN
6 836 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.86 times lower than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3309 PLN (895.68 USD) in Mexico and 9458 PLN (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 65% lower in Mexico.

3 309 PLN
9 458 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

87.8 PLN
-

Two stars

357 PLN
791 PLN

Three stars

518 PLN
879 PLN

Four stars

1 084 PLN
2 440 PLN

Five stars

2 959 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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