Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 39% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 ($4.77) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 ($1.92) | $3.57 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.11) | $1.76 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 ($2.09) | $3.34 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 ($1.09) | $4.54 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 ($11) | $4.57 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 ($2.51) | $5.76 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 ($0.86) | $3.01 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 ($0.71) | $1.73 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 ($15) | $15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 ($1.16) | $1.38 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 ($1.61) | $2.04 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 45% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 ($829) | $1,480 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 ($523) | $925 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 ($52) | $160 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 ($648) | $751 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 ($429) | $526 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 ($33) | $122 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 ($16) | $42 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 ($387) | $358 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 ($83) | $92 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 ($5.38) | $6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 ($4.39) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 15% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 ($70) | $45 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 ($52) | $50 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 ($104) | $86 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 ($95) | $90 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 18% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 ($26,077) | $25,348 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.00) | $0.75 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 ($22) | $33 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 ($5.27) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 11% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($4.88) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 ($31) | $38 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 ($5.81) | $5.84 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 ($7) | $3.56 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($5.49) | $4.19 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.51) | $3.00 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 ($1.68) | $2.31 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 ($8) | $23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 4% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 ($24) | $37 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83元 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 ($143) | $60 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 ($57) | $69 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($5.23) | $3.24 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 ($4.05) | $2.85 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 ($526) | $462 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 ($0.13) | $0.12 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 ($39) | $35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 ($4.15) | $9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 444 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,300 in San Juan you would need to make just about $3,111 (20,162元) in Nanjing.
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