Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Hangzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 ($5.21) | $7 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.94) | $3.57 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.17) | $1.76 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 ($2.35) | $3.34 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.29) | $4.54 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 ($7) | $4.57 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($2.39) | $5.76 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 ($1.09) | $3.01 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 ($1.07) | $1.73 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($1.43) | $1.38 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 ($2.23) | $2.04 | + 9% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 ($1,183) | $1,480 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 ($712) | $925 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 ($85) | $160 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 ($703) | $751 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 ($437) | $526 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 ($51) | $122 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 ($14) | $42 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 ($478) | $358 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 ($107) | $92 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 ($4.29) | $6 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 ($7) | $16 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 ($59) | $45 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 ($87) | $86 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 ($96) | $90 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 ($28,556) | $25,348 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.08) | $0.75 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 ($20) | $33 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 ($5.16) | $6 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 ($4.18) | $12 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 ($50) | $38 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 ($7) | $5.84 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 ($5.94) | $3.56 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 ($4.80) | $4.19 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.51) | $3.00 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 ($1.74) | $2.31 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 ($6) | $23 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 ($25) | $37 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 135元 ($21) | $16 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 ($45) | $60 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 ($54) | $69 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 ($5.00) | $3.24 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 ($4.16) | $2.85 | + 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 ($482) | $462 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 ($0.09) | $0.12 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 ($44) | $35 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 ($2.79) | $9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,500 in San Juan you would need to make just about $3,464 (22,492元) in Hangzhou.
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