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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $12 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 | $3.19 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 | $0.65 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.82 | $2.43 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 | $3.38 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $4.54 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 | $3.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 | $1.21 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 | $2.89 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $12 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.35 | $1.87 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 | $1.52 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,612 | $1,389 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $885 | $1,022 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 | $167 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $990 | $1,022 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $624 | $628 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $152 | $87 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 | $36 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $298 | $317 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 | $128 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 | $19 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 58% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $45 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 | $29 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 | $75 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 | $68 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 8% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,655 | $20,263 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 | $0.65 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 | $58 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 28% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $5.74 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $37 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $49 | $115 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 | $2.98 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 | $4.21 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 | $2.80 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 | $1.45 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 | $16 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 17% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 | $35 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 | $22 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $94 | $150 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 | $48 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 | $3.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 | $4.43 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $413 | $427 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 | $0.31 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | $39 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $7 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 495 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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