Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($13) | $14 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.38 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.97 ($5.41) | $3.57 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 ($0.96) | $1.76 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 ($3.61) | $3.34 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.03 ($4.14) | $4.54 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 ($7) | $4.57 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 ($2.70) | $5.76 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 ($1.33) | $3.01 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 ($2.71) | $1.73 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 ($2.60) | $1.38 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 ($0.94) | $2.04 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,068 ($1,457) | $1,480 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £972 ($1,326) | $925 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £112 ($153) | $160 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £727 ($992) | $751 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,554 ($2,119) | $526 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 ($147) | $122 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 ($29) | $42 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 ($513) | $358 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($110) | $92 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 ($13) | $6 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($14) | $16 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 ($87) | $45 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($42) | $50 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 ($82) | $86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($85) | $90 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,510 ($26,602) | $25,348 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 ($1.62) | $0.75 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 ($84) | $33 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £9 ($13) | $19 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 ($4.61) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 ($123) | $38 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.71 ($3.69) | $5.84 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($2.17) | $3.56 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.37) | $4.19 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 ($2.58) | $3.00 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 ($2.39) | $2.31 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($18) | $23 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 ($37) | $37 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($26) | $16 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 ($89) | $60 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 ($83) | $69 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 ($4.11) | $3.24 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.34 ($5.92) | $2.85 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 ($590) | $462 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 ($0.24) | $0.12 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 ($37) | $35 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($13) | $9 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 462 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,852 (£4,292) in Portsmouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in San Juan.
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