Cost of living
Richmond (United States) compared to Puerto Rico (United States)
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Overview comparison
Richmond (United States)Puerto Rico (United States)
Consumer prices in Richmond (United States) are roughly 50% higher than in Puerto Rico (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,055 | 1,406 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,131 | 4,119 |
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| Without rent one person | 715 | 748 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,076 | 2,446 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,809.14 | 757.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,569.27 | 1,322.59 |
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| Food person | 687 | 636 |
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| Food family | 1,350 | 1,596 |
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| Transport person | 107.93 | 54.92 |
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| Transport family | 259.03 | 174.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.72 years | 73.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.27 | 16.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 91.74 | 64.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.97 | 9.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.73 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.81 | 4.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 1.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,980.68 | 651.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,459.73 | 555.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,115.65 | 1,610.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,280.01 | 1,085.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.96 | 115.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.65 | 217.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65 | 58.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.94 | 4.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,051 | 2,390 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,544 | 1,531 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.7 | 2.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.37% | 59.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.46 | 19.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 0.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.07 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.88 | 4.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 10.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.98 | 7.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.85 | 10.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 2.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.06 |
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Other
| Item | Richmond (United States) | Puerto Rico (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.33 | 39.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.42 | 11.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 130.29 | 48.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.34 | 17.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.78 | 48.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.43 | 78.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,253.29 | 368.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,232 | 9,720 |
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