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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 10.99 PLN (3 USD) in Mexico and 18.27 PLN (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

10.99 PLN
18.27 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.74 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 9.26 PLN (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

6.74 PLN
9.26 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.89 PLN (11.99 USD) in Mexico and 38.58 PLN (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

43.89 PLN
38.58 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.74 PLN (10.86 USD) in Mexico and 54.91 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

39.74 PLN
54.91 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.57 PLN (8.62 USD) in Mexico and 32.5 PLN (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Mexico.

31.57 PLN
32.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.9 PLN (4.34 USD) in Mexico and 42.09 PLN (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Mexico.

15.90 PLN
42.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.34 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 8.42 PLN (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Mexico.

6.34 PLN
8.42 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.58 PLN (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 19.11 PLN (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Mexico.

9.58 PLN
19.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.32 PLN (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 12.3 PLN (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.32 PLN
12.30 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 87.77 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 87.81 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

87.77 PLN
87.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.17 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 9.92 PLN (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Mexico.

5.17 PLN
9.92 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.9 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 11.46 PLN (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Mexico.

9.90 PLN
11.46 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.9 PLN (10.08 USD) in Mexico and 35.98 PLN (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

36.90 PLN
35.98 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.28 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 7.58 PLN (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Mexico.

6.28 PLN
7.58 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.44 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 9.55 PLN (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

8.44 PLN
9.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.97 PLN (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 14.46 PLN (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mexico.

7.97 PLN
14.46 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.03 PLN (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 11.49 PLN (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Mexico.

8.03 PLN
11.49 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.28 PLN (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 8.27 PLN (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

7.28 PLN
8.27 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.8 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 69.51 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

47.80 PLN
69.51 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.59 PLN (2.07 USD) in Mexico and 15.78 PLN (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Mexico.

7.59 PLN
15.78 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.14 PLN (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 6.74 PLN (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Mexico.

4.14 PLN
6.74 PLN

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 13.99 PLN (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 12.23 PLN (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.99 PLN
12.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.47 PLN (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 5.75 PLN (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.47 PLN
5.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.92 PLN (3.26 USD) in Mexico and 10.98 PLN (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.92 PLN
10.98 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.88 PLN (4.89 USD) in Mexico and 14.64 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.88 PLN
14.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.77 PLN (9.77 USD) in Mexico and 32.94 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

35.77 PLN
32.94 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 198.71 PLN (54.29 USD) in Mexico and 274.53 PLN (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

198.71 PLN
274.53 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.68 PLN (13.57 USD) in Mexico and 54.91 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

49.68 PLN
54.91 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.33 PLN (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 4.61 PLN (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Mexico.

4.33 PLN
4.61 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 5.09 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.03 PLN (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.09 PLN
3.03 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.31 PLN (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.97 PLN
3.31 PLN

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 71.53 PLN (19.54 USD) in Mexico and 146.41 PLN (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Mexico.

71.53 PLN
146.41 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.39 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Mexico.

1.39 PLN
5.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.07 PLN (5.48 USD) in Mexico and 100.66 PLN (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Mexico.

20.07 PLN
100.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 2.38 PLN (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Mexico.

1.67 PLN
2.38 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 21.96 PLN (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Mexico.

4.97 PLN
21.96 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 23.84 PLN (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 32.94 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

23.84 PLN
32.94 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 216.09 PLN (59.04 USD) in Mexico and 126.43 PLN (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

216.09 PLN
126.43 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 94.5 PLN (25.82 USD) in Mexico and 122.88 PLN (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Mexico.

94.50 PLN
122.88 PLN

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 3882 PLN (1060.68 USD) in Mexico and 2975 PLN (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 882 PLN
2 975 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 2460 PLN (672.12 USD) in Mexico and 2217 PLN (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 460 PLN
2 217 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 8362 PLN (2284.37 USD) in Mexico and 5956 PLN (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

8 362 PLN
5 956 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 4903 PLN (1339.46 USD) in Mexico and 4255 PLN (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 903 PLN
4 255 PLN

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 13202 PLN (3606.86 USD) in Mexico and 11021 PLN (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

13 202 PLN
11 021 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 9145 PLN (2498.4 USD) in Mexico and 6773 PLN (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

9 145 PLN
6 773 PLN

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 3332 PLN (910.36 USD) in Mexico and 9371 PLN (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 64.4% lower in Mexico.

3 332 PLN
9 371 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

87 PLN
-

Two stars

354 PLN
783 PLN

Three stars

513 PLN
871 PLN

Four stars

1 074 PLN
2 418 PLN

Five stars

2 932 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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