Cost of living in Florence, Italy vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 ($5.42) | $3.57 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 ($1.59) | $1.76 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 ($3.77) | $3.38 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 ($2.32) | $4.54 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $4.57 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 ($2.64) | $5.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 ($1.87) | $3.01 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 ($1.72) | $1.73 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 ($2.29) | $1.38 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 ($1.89) | $2.04 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 ($1,506) | $1,495 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 ($1,173) | $929 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 ($148) | $166 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €866 ($1,054) | $751 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 ($701) | $526 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 ($107) | $122 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €391 ($476) | $358 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($138) | $92 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($107) | $45 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($37) | $50 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($103) | $86 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($134) | $90 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 ($28,112) | $25,348 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.86) | $0.75 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $33 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($27) | $19 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $12 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 ($92) | $38 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($9) | $5.84 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 ($3.48) | $3.56 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 ($2.77) | $4.19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 ($2.66) | $3.00 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 ($2.18) | $2.31 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $23 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($43) | $37 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($21) | $16 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 ($103) | $60 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($76) | $69 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.32 ($1.61) | $3.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 ($6) | $2.85 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 ($600) | $462 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.10) | $0.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 ($74) | $35 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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