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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 21.69 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 22.14 PLN (5.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

21.69 PLN
22.14 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.88 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 8.66 PLN (2.33 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.88 PLN
8.66 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 77.97 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 37.44 PLN (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52% lower in Puerto Rico.

77.97 PLN
37.44 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.86 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 50.15 PLN (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

66.86 PLN
50.15 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 64.71 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 33.17 PLN (8.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

64.71 PLN
33.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.43 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 37.15 PLN (10 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

59.43 PLN
37.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.92 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 7.73 PLN (2.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.92 PLN
7.73 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.61 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 13.48 PLN (3.63 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.61 PLN
13.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.6 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 11 PLN (2.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.60 PLN
11.00 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 92.83 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 89.11 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Puerto Rico.

92.83 PLN
89.11 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.55 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 9.03 PLN (2.43 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.55 PLN
9.03 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.86 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 10.03 PLN (2.7 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.86 PLN
10.03 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.07 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 28.9 PLN (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

62.07 PLN
28.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.64 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.61 PLN (1.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

4.64 PLN
6.61 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.49 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 10.55 PLN (2.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.49 PLN
10.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.8 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 14.6 PLN (3.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

19.80 PLN
14.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.82 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 12.26 PLN (3.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.82 PLN
12.26 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.53 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 8.13 PLN (2.19 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

30.53 PLN
8.13 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 70.54 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

33.36 PLN
70.54 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.22 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 16.75 PLN (4.51 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

23.22 PLN
16.75 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.29 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 6.02 PLN (1.62 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

9.29 PLN
6.02 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 19.39 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 11.33 PLN (3.05 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

19.39 PLN
11.33 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.4 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 5.27 PLN (1.42 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.40 PLN
5.27 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.72 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 9.29 PLN (2.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

29.72 PLN
9.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.15 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 14.86 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Puerto Rico.

37.15 PLN
14.86 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.58 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.72 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

44.58 PLN
29.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 371.46 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 260.02 PLN (70 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30% lower in Puerto Rico.

371.46 PLN
260.02 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 92.86 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 48.29 PLN (13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48% lower in Puerto Rico.

92.86 PLN
48.29 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.17 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.57 PLN (1.23 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.17 PLN
4.57 PLN

Fuel

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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 3.52 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.12 PLN (0.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.52 PLN
3.12 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.41 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 5% lower in the United States.

3.41 PLN
3.59 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 479.18 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 222.88 PLN (60 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

479.18 PLN
222.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.22 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 5.57 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.22 PLN
5.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 111.44 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 111.44 PLN (30 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Puerto Rico.

111.44 PLN
111.44 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.91 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 4.38 PLN (1.18 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.91 PLN
4.38 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.72 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 18.57 PLN (5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

16.72 PLN
18.57 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 66.86 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 29.72 PLN (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

66.86 PLN
29.72 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 365 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 138.03 PLN (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

365.00 PLN
138.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 141.15 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 74.89 PLN (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

141.15 PLN
74.89 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 14117 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3380 PLN (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

14 117 PLN
3 380 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 8841 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2033 PLN (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77% lower in Puerto Rico.

8 841 PLN
2 033 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 26352 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6076 PLN (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

26 352 PLN
6 076 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 15258 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3925 PLN (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

15 258 PLN
3 925 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

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 53037 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 6796 PLN (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

53 037 PLN
6 796 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 34454 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4759 PLN (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

34 454 PLN
4 759 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 22276 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 6475 PLN (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 70.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

22 276 PLN
6 475 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

385 PLN
-

Two stars

543 PLN
795 PLN

Three stars

725 PLN
884 PLN

Four stars

937 PLN
2 453 PLN

Five stars

2 233 PLN
-

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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