Cost of living in Padua, Italy vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Padua (Italy) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $14 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 ($5.31) | $3.57 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 ($1.42) | $1.76 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.20 ($3.88) | $3.34 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.65) | $4.54 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 ($7) | $4.57 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 ($2.14) | $5.76 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.39) | $3.01 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 ($1.25) | $1.73 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.59 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 ($2.24) | $1.38 | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 ($1.88) | $2.04 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Padua (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €926 ($1,123) | $1,480 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €694 ($842) | $925 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 ($152) | $160 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 ($694) | $751 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €440 ($533) | $526 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 ($114) | $122 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | €403 ($489) | $358 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($138) | $92 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Padua (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($105) | $45 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($33) | $50 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 ($130) | $90 | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Padua (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,335 ($28,303) | $25,348 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.75) | $0.75 | + 133% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($47) | $33 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 ($19) | $19 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Padua (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $6 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $12 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($86) | $38 | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.99 ($6) | $5.84 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.19 ($6) | $3.56 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 ($5.44) | $4.19 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 ($2.25) | $3.00 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 ($2.34) | $2.31 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $23 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Padua (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($38) | $37 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($20) | $16 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 ($112) | $60 | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($63) | $69 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 ($1.67) | $3.24 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 ($5.71) | $2.85 | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 ($559) | $462 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.19) | $0.12 | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($61) | $35 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Padua (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $4,922 (€4,058) in Padua to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in San Juan.
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