Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 32% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 16% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $25 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $13 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.56 | $1.16 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.78 | $4.46 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.29 | $5.70 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.77 | $2.43 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 | $2.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 | $14 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 | $3.23 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 | $3.56 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 39% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,317 | $4,753 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,583 | $3,263 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $378 | $226 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,757 | $2,928 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,072 | $1,968 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $181 | $141 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 | $56 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $366 | $249 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 | $151 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 | $25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 | $48 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $43 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $137 | $78 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 | $109 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 48% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,687 | $28,418 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 | $1.06 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 | $129 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 | $16 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 42% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $11 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | $28 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 | $206 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.15 | $5.52 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $7 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 | $5.51 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 | $3.02 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $41 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 10% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Miami, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $68 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $32 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 | $126 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 | $110 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $20 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $5.10 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.93 | $7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $563 | $757 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 | $0.24 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 | $82 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $9 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 561 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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