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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

EURUSD

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 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.36 EUR
4.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.53 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

2.16 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.11 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 9.05 EUR (10.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.11 EUR
9.05 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.45 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.87 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

15.45 EUR
12.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.8 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.62 EUR (8.88 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

13.80 EUR
7.62 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.31 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 9.87 EUR (11.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

16.31 EUR
9.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.87 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.48 EUR (5.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.17 EUR
4.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.27 EUR
2.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.45 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 20.59 EUR (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Puerto Rico.

21.45 EUR
20.59 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.52 EUR
2.33 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.30 EUR
2.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.44 EUR (9.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

14.73 EUR
8.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.78 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.24 EUR (2.61 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.44 EUR
2.24 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.39 EUR (3.95 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31% lower in Puerto Rico.

4.91 EUR
3.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (3.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

3.21 EUR
2.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

7.10 EUR
1.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.71 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 16.3 EUR (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

7.71 EUR
16.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.7 EUR (4.31 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.47 EUR
3.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.14 EUR
1.58 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

5.03 EUR
2.87 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.83 EUR
1.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Puerto Rico.

6.87 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.30 EUR
3.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.72 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 25% lower in Puerto Rico.

10.30 EUR
7.72 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.16 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 64.37 EUR (75 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

120.16 EUR
64.37 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.32 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 12.87 EUR (15 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

22.32 EUR
12.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.19 EUR
1.08 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

0.85 EUR
0.71 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

0.80 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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 113.3 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 34.33 EUR (40 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

113.30 EUR
34.33 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

2.49 EUR
1.29 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.05 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 23.6 EUR (27.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

36.05 EUR
23.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.86 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.15 EUR (6 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United States.

4.28 EUR
5.15 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.72 EUR (9 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55% lower in Puerto Rico.

17.17 EUR
7.72 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.42 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 29.65 EUR (34.54 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Puerto Rico.

135.42 EUR
29.65 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.79 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 28.81 EUR (33.57 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Puerto Rico.

55.79 EUR
28.81 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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 3483 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 697.63 EUR (812.79 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80% lower in Puerto Rico.

3 483 EUR
697.63 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 2183 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 519.84 EUR (605.65 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

2 183 EUR
519.84 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 7057 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1397 EUR (1627.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

7 057 EUR
1 397 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 4486 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 997.79 EUR (1162.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 486 EUR
997.79 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.08 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 14896 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2584 EUR (3010.8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Puerto Rico.

14 896 EUR
2 584 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 10451 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1588 EUR (1850.39 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Puerto Rico.

10 451 EUR
1 588 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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 4416 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2197 EUR (2560.14 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 50.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

4 416 EUR
2 197 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

89 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
184 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
204 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
567 EUR

Five stars

516 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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