Cost of Living Comparison Between Puerto Rico and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 7.3% higher than in Puerto Rico (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 19.6% higher than in Puerto Rico
Rent Prices in United States are 61.1% higher than in Puerto Rico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 25.0% higher than in Puerto Rico
Groceries Prices in United States are 6.1% higher than in Puerto Rico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 33.2% higher than in Puerto Rico
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Restaurants
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $14.50 $20.00      +37.9 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $80.00 $76.10      -4.9 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $10.00 $12.00      +20.0 %
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) $3.47 $5.42      +56.3 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.67 $2.67      +60.5 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.31 $2.13      +62.3 %
Markets
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.11 $1.06      -49.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.89 $3.29      +13.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) $1.00 $2.08      +108.5 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $5.68 $4.35      -23.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.65 $5.90      +26.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.96 $5.62      +41.8 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $5.56 $7.73      +39.1 %
Apples (1 lb) $2.12 $2.38      +12.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) $1.28 $0.76      -40.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) $2.08 $2.02      -2.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.12 $2.24      +5.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.61 $1.32      -18.1 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.43 $1.39      -2.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.95 $2.24      -24.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.90 $2.29      +20.4 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.60 $15.00      -3.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.29 $2.06      -9.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.45 $3.68      +6.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $11.90 $10.40      -12.6 %
Transportation
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.00 $2.40      +140.0 %
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 $3.00      +24.3 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $42.00 $30.00      -28.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.98 $0.99      +1.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $40,000.00 $35,458.00      -11.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $29,978.46 $25,960.05      -13.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $298.98 $215.46      -27.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $71.46 $61.32      -14.2 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $69.49 $73.21      +5.3 %
Sports And Leisure
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $32.28 $45.23      +40.1 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $15.42 $22.92      +48.6 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $10.00 $15.00      +50.0 %
Childcare
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $717.28 $1,452.01      +102.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $11,827.81 $25,321.13      +114.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $51.55 $53.26      +3.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $50.36 $42.98      -14.7 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $89.86 $92.31      +2.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $105.00 $115.08      +9.6 %
Rent Per Month
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $934.79 $1,645.52      +76.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $669.20 $1,341.38      +100.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,980.00 $2,647.76      +33.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,273.70 $2,191.67      +72.1 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $506.12 $308.42      -39.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $226.19 $244.61      +8.1 %
Salaries And Financing
 Puerto Rico Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $2,711.53 $4,319.38      +59.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.36 6.22      -2.1 %
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