Cost of Living Comparison Between Puerto Rico and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 9.6% higher than in Puerto Rico (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 25.4% higher than in Puerto Rico
Rent Prices in United States are 81.6% higher than in Puerto Rico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 26.3% higher than in Puerto Rico
Groceries Prices in United States are 9.8% higher than in Puerto Rico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 28.2% higher than in Puerto Rico
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Restaurants
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 $ 20.00 $      +33.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 77.50 $ 75.00 $      -3.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 9.19 $ 12.00 $      +30.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.00 $ 6.00 $      +100.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 $ 7.50 $      +87.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.42 $ 5.34 $      +56.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.61 $ 2.63 $      +63.4 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.29 $ 2.12 $      +65.0 %
Markets
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.07 $ 1.06 $      -48.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.85 $ 3.31 $      +16.3 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.06 $ 2.09 $      +96.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.49 $ 4.40 $      -19.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.71 $ 5.89 $      +25.1 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.95 $ 5.55 $      +40.4 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.18 $ 7.55 $      +45.7 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.05 $ 2.37 $      +15.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.76 $      -35.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.93 $ 2.01 $      +4.1 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.08 $ 2.21 $      +6.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.38 $ 1.31 $      -5.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.27 $ 1.39 $      +9.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.77 $ 2.22 $      -19.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.76 $ 2.26 $      +28.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 15.00 $      0.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.22 $ 2.04 $      -8.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.36 $ 3.63 $      +8.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 11.65 $ 10.40 $      -10.7 %
Transportation
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.25 $ 2.50 $      +100.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 30.00 $ 65.00 $      +116.7 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.50 $ 3.50 $      +40.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.41 $ 2.82 $      +16.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 42.00 $ 30.00 $      -28.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.97 $ 0.89 $      -8.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 40,000.00 $ 35,699.74 $      -10.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 29,226.67 $ 25,887.39 $      -11.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 297.05 $ 211.84 $      -28.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 69.71 $ 61.24 $      -12.2 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 68.70 $ 72.70 $      +5.8 %
Sports And Leisure
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 31.18 $ 45.54 $      +46.0 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 15.42 $ 23.18 $      +50.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 9.75 $ 15.00 $      +53.8 %
Childcare
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 632.03 $ 1,468.56 $      +132.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 11,690.31 $ 25,434.13 $      +117.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 48.51 $ 52.62 $      +8.5 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 48.00 $ 42.93 $      -10.6 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 89.00 $ 91.25 $      +2.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 103.57 $ 114.43 $      +10.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 898.99 $ 1,697.24 $      +88.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 606.39 $ 1,377.77 $      +127.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,755.17 $ 2,749.01 $      +56.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,194.84 $ 2,267.04 $      +89.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 475.55 $ 309.39 $      -34.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 180.29 $ 246.44 $      +36.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,645.63 $ 4,252.74 $      +60.7 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.92 6.34      +7.2 %
Last update: 20 January 202622 January 2026
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