- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Canada
- San Juan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (C$3.49) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.74 (C$3.63) | C$2.38 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (C$3.69) | C$4.08 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (C$5.35) | C$2.62 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (C$3.32) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (C$5.27) | C$3.73 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (C$8) | C$2.90 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (C$2.22) | C$2.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.29 (C$1.72) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.30) | C$1.76 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (C$1,746) | C$1,186 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (C$1,105) | C$982 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (C$332) | C$117 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (C$1,103) | C$919 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (C$652) | C$695 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$166) | C$64 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$70) | C$39 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $415 (C$550) | C$392 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (C$186) | C$111 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$50) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$56) | C$41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (C$141) | C$95 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (C$122) | C$87 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (C$31,170) | C$22,684 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (C$40) | C$47 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (C$62) | C$85 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (C$4.99) | C$3.90 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (C$3.86) | C$3.21 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.73 (C$3.62) | C$2.46 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (C$80) | C$43 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (C$19) | C$27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (C$205) | C$84 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$66) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (C$3.45) | C$5.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (C$2.65) | C$5.57 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (C$199) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.40) | C$2.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$63) | C$34 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 670 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,740
($2,820)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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