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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Puerto Rico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.34 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

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

5.15 EUR
5.25 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.11 EUR
2.05 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 8.88 EUR (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52% lower in Puerto Rico.

18.50 EUR
8.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.9 EUR (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.86 EUR
11.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

15.35 EUR
7.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

14.10 EUR
8.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.83 EUR
1.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.18 EUR
3.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.46 EUR
2.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

22.02 EUR
21.14 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.50 EUR
2.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

3.76 EUR
2.38 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.86 EUR (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.73 EUR
6.86 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.10 EUR
1.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.44 EUR
2.50 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

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

4.70 EUR
3.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.75 EUR
2.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

7.24 EUR
1.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

7.91 EUR
16.73 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

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

5.51 EUR
3.97 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
1.43 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

4.60 EUR
2.69 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.47 EUR
1.25 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

7.05 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

8.81 EUR
3.52 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

10.57 EUR
7.05 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 61.69 EUR (70 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30% lower in Puerto Rico.

88.12 EUR
61.69 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 11.46 EUR (13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48% lower in Puerto Rico.

22.03 EUR
11.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

1.94 EUR
1.08 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
0.74 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 52.87 EUR (60 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

113.68 EUR
52.87 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.42 EUR
1.32 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Puerto Rico.

26.44 EUR
26.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.64 EUR
1.04 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.41 EUR (5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

3.97 EUR
4.41 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

15.86 EUR
7.05 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 32.75 EUR (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

86.59 EUR
32.75 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 17.77 EUR (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

33.49 EUR
17.77 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.19 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 801.83 EUR (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 349 EUR
801.83 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 482.25 EUR (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 098 EUR
482.25 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1441 EUR (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77% lower in Puerto Rico.

6 252 EUR
1 441 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 931.07 EUR (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 620 EUR
931.07 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.57 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1612 EUR (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

12 582 EUR
1 612 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 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1129 EUR (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

8 174 EUR
1 129 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1536 EUR (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 70.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

5 285 EUR
1 536 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91.4 EUR
-

Two stars

129 EUR
189 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
210 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
582 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 84 hotels

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