Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 25% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 ($8) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 ($5.41) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 ($2.97) | $3.57 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 ($2.68) | $1.76 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 ($2.79) | $3.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 ($1.71) | $4.54 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 ($12) | $4.57 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($2.34) | $5.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 ($1.37) | $3.01 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 ($0.86) | $1.73 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104元 ($16) | $15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 ($1.71) | $1.38 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($1.83) | $2.04 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 5% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,179元 ($1,876) | $1,480 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,776元 ($1,044) | $925 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 604元 ($93) | $160 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,724元 ($1,036) | $751 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,901元 ($601) | $526 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 ($48) | $122 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 ($16) | $42 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 ($343) | $358 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 ($88) | $92 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 5% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 459元 ($71) | $45 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 ($37) | $50 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 ($83) | $86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 691元 ($106) | $90 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 9% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,985元 ($27,106) | $25,348 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.13) | $0.75 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 ($25) | $33 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 ($3.99) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 ($5.30) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 402元 ($62) | $38 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 ($6) | $5.84 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 ($7) | $3.56 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 ($5.88) | $4.19 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 ($2.00) | $3.00 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 ($1.91) | $2.31 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 9% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 ($38) | $37 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 ($16) | $16 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 ($92) | $60 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 571元 ($88) | $69 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 ($4.89) | $3.24 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 ($5.83) | $2.85 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 ($467) | $462 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 ($0.09) | $0.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 ($42) | $35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 ($3.43) | $9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 587 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,700 in San Juan you would need to make just about $4,308 (27,971元) in Shenzhen.
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