Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 91% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 65% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 213 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 133 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.83 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 27 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 40 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 25 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 84 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 43 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.12 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 32 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 29 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 225 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 26 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 140% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,921 (Mex$ 53,584) | Mex$ 23,587 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,800 (Mex$ 33,026) | Mex$ 8,197 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $286 (Mex$ 5,244) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,408 (Mex$ 25,824) | Mex$ 13,465 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $977 (Mex$ 17,926) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (Mex$ 3,399) | Mex$ 752 | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 357 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (Mex$ 5,126) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (Mex$ 3,053) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 103 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 108 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 45% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 739 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 492 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Mex$ 1,666) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (Mex$ 2,092) | Mex$ 922 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 69% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,705 (Mex$ 728,438) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 492 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 190 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 95% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 71 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 151 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 461 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 92 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 44 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 74 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.56 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 28 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 38 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 252 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 97% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Juan | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 324 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 130 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 431 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (Mex$ 1,855) | Mex$ 655 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 165 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 66 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.38 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (Mex$ 9,100) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (Mex$ 3.78) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 798 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 64 | + 198% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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