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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 1.32 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

29.24 PLN
19.69 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.98 PLN (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in the United States.

9.94 PLN
9.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 41.59 PLN (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

78.68 PLN
41.59 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 59.19 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

71.02 PLN
59.19 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 35.04 PLN (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

63.45 PLN
35.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 45.38 PLN (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

74.97 PLN
45.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 9.08 PLN (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.18 PLN
9.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 20.6 PLN (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

28.37 PLN
20.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.26 PLN (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.03 PLN
13.26 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 94.66 PLN (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Puerto Rico.

98.60 PLN
94.66 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 10.69 PLN (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.60 PLN
10.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.35 PLN (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

19.77 PLN
12.35 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 38.79 PLN (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

67.71 PLN
38.79 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

6.27 PLN
8.17 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 10.3 PLN (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.82 PLN
10.30 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 15.59 PLN (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

22.57 PLN
15.59 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 12.39 PLN (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.76 PLN
12.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 8.92 PLN (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

32.63 PLN
8.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 74.93 PLN (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

35.43 PLN
74.93 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 17.01 PLN (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

25.13 PLN
17.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 7.26 PLN (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

9.82 PLN
7.26 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.87 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 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 43% lower in Puerto Rico.

23.12 PLN
13.18 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.19 PLN (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.02 PLN
6.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.84 PLN (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

31.57 PLN
11.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 15.78 PLN (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

47.35 PLN
15.78 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 35.51 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

47.35 PLN
35.51 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 295.93 PLN (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

552.40 PLN
295.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 59.19 PLN (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

102.59 PLN
59.19 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.97 PLN (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.06 PLN
4.97 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in the United States than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.26 PLN (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.89 PLN
3.26 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.56 PLN (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.66 PLN
3.56 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.43 times more for transportation in the United States than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 157.83 PLN (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

520.83 PLN
157.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.92 PLN (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

11.44 PLN
5.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 108.51 PLN (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

165.72 PLN
108.51 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.56 PLN (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

8.56 PLN
2.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 23.67 PLN (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

19.69 PLN
23.67 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 35.51 PLN (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55% lower in Puerto Rico.

78.91 PLN
35.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 136.28 PLN (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

622.51 PLN
136.28 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 132.46 PLN (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

256.47 PLN
132.46 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.76 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3207 PLN (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80% lower in Puerto Rico.

16 010 PLN
3 207 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2390 PLN (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

10 035 PLN
2 390 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 6420 PLN (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

32 439 PLN
6 420 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4587 PLN (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

20 623 PLN
4 587 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.07 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 11880 PLN (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

68 479 PLN
11 880 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 7301 PLN (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

48 043 PLN
7 301 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.01 times higher than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 10102 PLN (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 50.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

20 302 PLN
10 102 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
-

Two stars

577 PLN
845 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
939 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
2 606 PLN

Five stars

2 371 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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