Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 970 prices entered by 138 different people.
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 20% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 | $14 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 | $7 | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.44 | $3.57 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.83 | $1.76 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.39 | $3.38 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $5.36 | $4.54 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.95 | $4.57 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.53 | $5.76 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.63 | $3.01 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $4.82 | $1.73 | 179% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 | $15 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.94 | $1.38 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.07 | $2.04 | 1% |
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,690 | $1,480 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,699 | $929 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $199 | $166 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,918 | $751 | 155% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,147 | $526 | 118% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $124 | $122 | 2% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $55 | $42 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $265 | $358 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $139 | $92 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 | $6 | 81% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $20 | $16 | 22% |
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $50 | $45 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 | $50 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $104 | $86 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $94 | $90 | 4% |
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 56% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,351 | $25,348 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.73 | $0.75 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $75 | $33 | 132% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 | $19 | 34% |
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 69% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $6 | 4% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $27 | $12 | 118% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $111 | $38 | 190% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 | $5.84 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.26 | $3.56 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.99 | $4.19 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $5.26 | $3.00 | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.65 | $2.31 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $25 | $23 | 10% |
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 92% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Miami, Florida (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 | $37 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 | $16 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $141 | $60 | 136% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $85 | $69 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $17 | $8 | 108% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.07 | $3.24 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $6 | $2.85 | 124% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $371 | $462 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.00 | $0.12 | 730% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 | $35 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 | $9 | 12% |
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