Cost of living in León, Spain vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in León (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $14 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 ($3.97) | $3.57 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.03) | $1.76 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.56 ($1.88) | $3.34 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 ($1.70) | $4.54 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.57 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 ($1.86) | $5.76 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 ($1.24) | $3.01 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 ($0.92) | $1.73 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 ($1.94) | $1.38 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 ($0.89) | $2.04 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in León (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 ($851) | $1,480 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 ($608) | $925 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 ($135) | $160 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €424 ($512) | $751 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €320 ($387) | $526 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 ($109) | $122 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 ($39) | $42 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | €429 ($518) | $358 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($107) | $92 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in León (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 ($83) | $45 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 ($29) | $50 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $86 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($111) | $90 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in León (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,578 ($28,481) | $25,348 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 ($1.46) | $0.75 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($41) | $33 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 ($17) | $19 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in León (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 ($7) | $6 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $12 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($49) | $38 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.11 ($6) | $5.84 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 ($2.76) | $3.56 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 ($2.98) | $4.19 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 ($1.90) | $3.00 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 ($1.85) | $2.31 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $23 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in León (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($38) | $37 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $16 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($57) | $60 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($51) | $69 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.76 ($2.12) | $3.24 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($4.88) | $2.85 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €786 ($950) | $462 | + 106% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.24) | $0.12 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($42) | $35 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 ($5.93) | $9 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in León (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,600 in San Juan you would need to make just about $4,301 (€3,561) in León.
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