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Cost of Living & Prices:
Puerto Rico vs. United States

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

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.34 times less for grocery shopping in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.25 EUR (5.96 USD) in Puerto Rico and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the United States.

5.25 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.05 EUR (2.33 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.05 EUR
2.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.88 EUR (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.88 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.89 EUR (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.89 EUR
15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.87 EUR (8.93 USD) in Puerto Rico and 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.87 EUR
15.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in Puerto Rico and 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.81 EUR
14.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.83 EUR (2.08 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.83 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.2 EUR (3.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Puerto Rico and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.20 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.61 EUR (2.96 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.61 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.14 EUR (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico and 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Puerto Rico.

21.14 EUR
22.02 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.14 EUR (2.43 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.14 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.38 EUR (2.7 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.38 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.85 EUR (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.85 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Puerto Rico and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

1.57 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.50 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in Puerto Rico and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.46 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.91 EUR (3.3 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.91 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.93 EUR (2.19 USD) in Puerto Rico and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.93 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.73 EUR (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico and 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

16.73 EUR
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.97 EUR (4.51 USD) in Puerto Rico and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.97 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.43 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.6 times less for meals in restaurants in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.69 EUR (3.05 USD) in Puerto Rico and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.69 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.25 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Puerto Rico and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.20 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Puerto Rico and 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.52 EUR
8.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in Puerto Rico and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.05 EUR
10.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 61.68 EUR (70 USD) in Puerto Rico and 88.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in Puerto Rico.

61.68 EUR
88.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.45 EUR (13 USD) in Puerto Rico and 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.45 EUR
22.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Puerto Rico and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.08 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times less for fuel in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Puerto Rico and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

0.74 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Puerto Rico and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.72 times less for transportation in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 52.86 EUR (60 USD) in Puerto Rico and 113.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

52.86 EUR
113.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.32 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in Puerto Rico and 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

26.43 EUR
26.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Puerto Rico and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.04 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.41 EUR (5 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

4.41 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in Puerto Rico and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.05 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 32.74 EUR (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico and 86.57 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

32.74 EUR
86.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.76 EUR (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico and 33.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.76 EUR
33.48 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.19 times less for renting an apartment in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

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 801.68 EUR (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

801.68 EUR
3 349 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 482.16 EUR (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico and 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Puerto Rico.

482.16 EUR
2 097 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 1441 EUR (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico and 6250 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 441 EUR
6 250 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 930.9 EUR (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico and 3619 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

930.90 EUR
3 619 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.57 times less for buying an apartment in Puerto Rico than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1612 EUR (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico and 12580 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 612 EUR
12 580 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 1129 EUR (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico and 8172 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 129 EUR
8 172 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Puerto Rico vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Puerto Rico is 3.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1536 EUR (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico and 5284 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 536 EUR
5 284 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
91.4 EUR

Two stars

189 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

210 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

582 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
530 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 84 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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