- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
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- San Juan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$15 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (C$3.47) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (C$2.65) | C$2.05 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (C$3.67) | C$4.81 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (C$5.32) | C$2.90 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (C$3.30) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (C$5.24) | C$4.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (C$8) | C$3.34 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (C$2.21) | C$3.36 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.52 (C$2.01) | C$2.41 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.29) | C$2.01 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (C$1,739) | C$1,651 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (C$1,101) | C$1,142 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (C$331) | C$102 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (C$1,099) | C$1,038 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (C$649) | C$779 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$166) | C$66 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$70) | C$39 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $396 (C$523) | C$351 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (C$199) | C$86 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$50) | C$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$56) | C$40 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (C$122) | C$92 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (C$31,041) | C$22,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (C$1.02) | C$1.27 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (C$40) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | C$31 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (C$62) | C$82 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (C$4.90) | C$3.72 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (C$4.14) | C$3.09 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (C$3.92) | C$2.46 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$76) | C$46 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (C$151) | C$101 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (C$3.43) | C$5.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (C$2.64) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $557 (C$736) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.40) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 749 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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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$5,559
($4,209)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,500
in Abbotsford.
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