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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.58 EUR (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Mexico.

2.58 EUR
4.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 2.17 EUR (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

1.58 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in Mexico and 9.04 EUR (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.30 EUR
9.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.32 EUR (10.87 USD) in Mexico and 12.87 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

9.32 EUR
12.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.4 EUR (8.63 USD) in Mexico and 7.62 EUR (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Mexico.

7.40 EUR
7.62 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.73 EUR (4.35 USD) in Mexico and 9.87 EUR (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Mexico.

3.73 EUR
9.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Mexico.

1.49 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.25 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 4.48 EUR (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Mexico.

2.25 EUR
4.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.12 EUR (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.12 EUR
2.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.57 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 20.58 EUR (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

20.57 EUR
20.58 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Mexico.

1.21 EUR
2.32 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Mexico.

2.32 EUR
2.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.66 EUR (10.09 USD) in Mexico and 8.43 EUR (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.66 EUR
8.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Mexico.

1.47 EUR
1.78 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.24 EUR (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

1.98 EUR
2.24 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 3.39 EUR (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
3.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Mexico.

1.88 EUR
2.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 1.94 EUR (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Mexico.

1.71 EUR
1.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.2 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 16.29 EUR (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

11.20 EUR
16.29 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 3.7 EUR (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Mexico.

1.78 EUR
3.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Mexico.

0.97 EUR
1.58 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.28 EUR (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.28 EUR
2.87 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.52 EUR
1.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Mexico and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.80 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.19 EUR (4.89 USD) in Mexico and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.19 EUR
3.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.39 EUR (9.78 USD) in Mexico and 7.72 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 8% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.39 EUR
7.72 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.61 EUR (54.33 USD) in Mexico and 64.34 EUR (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

46.61 EUR
64.34 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.65 EUR (13.58 USD) in Mexico and 12.87 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

11.65 EUR
12.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

1.02 EUR
1.08 EUR

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 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.19 EUR
0.71 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.16 EUR
0.77 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.78 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.78 EUR (19.56 USD) in Mexico and 34.31 EUR (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Mexico.

16.78 EUR
34.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
1.29 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.71 EUR (5.49 USD) in Mexico and 23.59 EUR (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80% lower in Mexico.

4.71 EUR
23.59 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 5.15 EUR (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
5.15 EUR

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 5.59 EUR (6.52 USD) in Mexico and 7.72 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

5.59 EUR
7.72 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.69 EUR (59.09 USD) in Mexico and 29.63 EUR (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

50.69 EUR
29.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.17 EUR (25.84 USD) in Mexico and 28.8 EUR (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23% lower in Mexico.

22.17 EUR
28.80 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.27 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 910.7 EUR (1061.62 USD) in Mexico and 697.25 EUR (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

910.70 EUR
697.25 EUR

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 577.09 EUR (672.72 USD) in Mexico and 519.55 EUR (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10% lower in Puerto Rico.

577.09 EUR
519.55 EUR

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 1961 EUR (2286.41 USD) in Mexico and 1396 EUR (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 961 EUR
1 396 EUR

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 1150 EUR (1340.65 USD) in Mexico and 997.24 EUR (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 150 EUR
997.24 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 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 3097 EUR (3610.08 USD) in Mexico and 2583 EUR (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 097 EUR
2 583 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2145 EUR (2500.63 USD) in Mexico and 1587 EUR (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 145 EUR
1 587 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.81 times lower than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 781.64 EUR (911.17 USD) in Mexico and 2196 EUR (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 64.4% lower in Mexico.

781.64 EUR
2 196 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.4 EUR
-

Two stars

82.9 EUR
184 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
204 EUR

Four stars

252 EUR
567 EUR

Five stars

687 EUR
-

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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