Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (kr121) | kr150 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr72) | kr85 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (kr31) | kr38 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.22 (kr15) | kr14 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (kr42) | kr32 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.95 (kr33) | kr20 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (kr60) | kr43 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (kr27) | kr17 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.27 (kr15) | kr13 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (kr18) | kr9 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (kr149) | kr81 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.48 (kr10) | kr20 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (kr18) | kr10 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 34% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,741 (kr18,043) | kr12,078 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,868 (kr12,298) | kr10,088 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $304 (kr2,003) | kr797 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,716 (kr11,296) | kr8,998 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,082 (kr7,123) | kr6,853 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $175 (kr1,154) | kr621 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (kr291) | kr164 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $376 (kr2,474) | kr2,390 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (kr1,318) | kr488 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (kr60) | kr43 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (kr127) | kr230 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (kr387) | kr622 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (kr327) | kr294 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $149 (kr978) | kr789 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (kr985) | kr1,009 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,097 (kr217,891) | kr314,482 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (kr5.57) | kr15 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (kr315) | kr467 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (kr267) | kr408 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr58) | kr37 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (kr113) | kr82 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (kr375) | kr500 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (kr64) | kr37 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.09 (kr27) | kr31 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (kr50) | kr18 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.67 (kr24) | kr12 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (kr20) | kr17 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (kr165) | kr202 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 37% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (kr439) | kr297 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (kr142) | kr209 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $73 (kr480) | kr455 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (kr584) | kr541 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (kr105) | kr77 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (kr37) | kr49 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (kr26) | kr42 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $559 (kr3,683) | kr3,632 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (kr3.13) | kr0.88 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (kr311) | kr211 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (kr75) | kr54 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 318 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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