Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 71) | R$ 35 | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (R$ 19) | R$ 30 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.34 (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 78) | R$ 120 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 257% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (R$ 7,763) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $925 (R$ 4,854) | R$ 1,450 | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (R$ 840) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (R$ 3,941) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (R$ 2,759) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (R$ 641) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (R$ 220) | R$ 70 | + 214% | |
40” flat screen tv | $358 (R$ 1,877) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 484) | R$ 300 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (R$ 86) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 128% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 128% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 235) | R$ 80 | + 193% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 261) | R$ 60 | + 335% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (R$ 451) | R$ 500 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (R$ 472) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (R$ 132,950) | R$ 15,000 | + 786% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.46 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (R$ 170) | R$ 227 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 98) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 50 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (R$ 201) | R$ 300 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (R$ 120) | R$ 60 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (R$ 193) | R$ 200 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 83) | R$ 80 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (R$ 314) | R$ 300 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (R$ 364) | R$ 80 | + 355% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.00 | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (R$ 2,422) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (R$ 0.63) | R$ 0.50 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (R$ 184) | R$ 300 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 5.00 | + 867% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,496 ($5,052) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 23,000 in Paulinia.
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