- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Canada
- San Juan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (C$3.31) | C$5.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.85 (C$3.59) | C$2.40 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (C$3.50) | C$4.13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (C$5.07) | C$2.54 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (C$3.15) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (C$5.00) | C$3.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (C$2.10) | C$2.26 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$15 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (C$1.71) | C$2.18 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.13) | C$1.87 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (C$1,658) | C$1,186 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (C$1,049) | C$982 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (C$316) | C$104 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (C$1,047) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (C$619) | C$695 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$158) | C$64 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$67) | C$39 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (C$506) | C$393 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$54) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$137) | C$95 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (C$116) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (C$29,586) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (C$0.97) | C$1.19 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (C$38) | C$47 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (C$59) | C$85 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (C$4.74) | C$2.88 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (C$3.87) | C$3.16 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.73 (C$3.44) | C$2.53 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (C$74) | C$45 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (C$18) | C$26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (C$195) | C$84 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$63) | C$89 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (C$3.27) | C$5.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (C$2.52) | C$5.43 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (C$189) | C$141 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$60) | C$34 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,500
($2,780)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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