Cost of living in Savannah, Georgia, United States vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $14 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 | $3.57 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 | $1.76 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 | $3.38 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.38 | $4.54 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.92 | $4.57 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 | $5.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 | $3.01 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 | $1.73 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.79 | $1.38 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 | $2.04 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,507 | $1,495 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,176 | $929 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 | $166 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,160 | $751 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $914 | $526 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $114 | $122 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $42 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $381 | $358 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $186 | $92 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $6 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 | $16 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $50 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $86 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 | $90 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,228 | $25,348 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 | $0.75 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 | $33 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $19 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $12 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 | $38 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $5.84 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 | $3.56 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 | $4.19 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.98 | $3.00 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 | $2.31 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | $23 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 35% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $37 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 | $16 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $115 | $60 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 | $69 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $8 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 | $3.24 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 | $2.85 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 | $462 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 | $0.12 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 | $35 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 | $9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 506 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Savannah, Georgia (United States) is 19% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,471 in Savannah, Georgia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in San Juan.
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