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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

PLNUSDEUR

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 23.51 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 24 PLN (5.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

23.51 PLN
24.00 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.62 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 9.38 PLN (2.33 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

9.62 PLN
9.38 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 84.52 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 40.59 PLN (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52% lower in Puerto Rico.

84.52 PLN
40.59 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 72.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 54.36 PLN (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

72.48 PLN
54.36 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 70.14 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 35.96 PLN (8.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

70.14 PLN
35.96 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 64.42 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 40.26 PLN (10 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

64.42 PLN
40.26 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.93 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 8.38 PLN (2.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

12.93 PLN
8.38 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.09 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.62 PLN (3.63 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

19.09 PLN
14.62 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.82 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 11.92 PLN (2.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.82 PLN
11.92 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 100.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 96.6 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Puerto Rico.

100.62 PLN
96.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.44 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 9.78 PLN (2.43 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.44 PLN
9.78 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.19 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 10.87 PLN (2.7 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.19 PLN
10.87 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.28 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 31.33 PLN (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

67.28 PLN
31.33 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.03 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 7.17 PLN (1.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

5.03 PLN
7.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.7 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 11.44 PLN (2.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.70 PLN
11.44 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.46 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 15.82 PLN (3.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

21.46 PLN
15.82 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 17.15 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 13.29 PLN (3.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.15 PLN
13.29 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 33.1 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 8.82 PLN (2.19 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

33.10 PLN
8.82 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 36.16 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 76.46 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

36.16 PLN
76.46 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.17 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 18.16 PLN (4.51 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

25.17 PLN
18.16 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 10.07 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 6.52 PLN (1.62 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.07 PLN
6.52 PLN

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 21.02 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 12.28 PLN (3.05 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

21.02 PLN
12.28 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.27 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 5.72 PLN (1.42 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.27 PLN
5.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 32.21 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 10.07 PLN (2.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

32.21 PLN
10.07 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 40.26 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 16.11 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Puerto Rico.

40.26 PLN
16.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 48.32 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 32.21 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

48.32 PLN
32.21 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 402.65 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 281.85 PLN (70 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30% lower in Puerto Rico.

402.65 PLN
281.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 100.66 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 52.34 PLN (13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48% lower in Puerto Rico.

100.66 PLN
52.34 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.86 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.95 PLN (1.23 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.86 PLN
4.95 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1 times less for fuel in the United States than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.37 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States and 3.97 PLN (0.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.37 PLN
3.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.71 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.13 PLN (1.03 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

3.71 PLN
4.13 PLN

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 519.42 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 241.59 PLN (60 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

519.42 PLN
241.59 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.07 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 6.04 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.07 PLN
6.04 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 120.79 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 120.79 PLN (30 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Puerto Rico.

120.79 PLN
120.79 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.49 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 4.75 PLN (1.18 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.49 PLN
4.75 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.12 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 20.13 PLN (5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

18.12 PLN
20.13 PLN

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 72.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 32.21 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

72.48 PLN
32.21 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 395.64 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 149.62 PLN (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

395.64 PLN
149.62 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 153.01 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 81.17 PLN (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 47% lower in Puerto Rico.

153.01 PLN
81.17 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 15303 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3664 PLN (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

15 303 PLN
3 664 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 9584 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2203 PLN (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77% lower in Puerto Rico.

9 584 PLN
2 203 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 28564 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6586 PLN (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

28 564 PLN
6 586 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 16539 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 4254 PLN (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

16 539 PLN
4 254 PLN

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 57490 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7366 PLN (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

57 490 PLN
7 366 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 37346 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5158 PLN (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

37 346 PLN
5 158 PLN

Salary

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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 24147 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 7019 PLN (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 70.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

24 147 PLN
7 019 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

444 PLN
-

Two stars

666 PLN
811 PLN

Three stars

898 PLN
929 PLN

Four stars

1 155 PLN
1 740 PLN

Five stars

2 220 PLN
2 655 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 80 hotels

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