Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £9 ($13) | $14 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.48 ($8) | $7 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.82 ($5.42) | $3.57 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.73 ($1.04) | $1.76 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.24 ($3.18) | $3.38 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.68 ($2.38) | $4.54 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.00 ($7) | $4.57 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.80 ($2.55) | $5.76 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.78 ($1.10) | $3.01 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.74 ($2.47) | $1.73 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £7 ($10) | $15 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.72 ($2.44) | $1.38 | 77% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.65 ($0.92) | $2.04 | 55% |
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,127 ($1,597) | $1,495 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £742 ($1,051) | $929 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £183 ($260) | $166 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £987 ($1,398) | $751 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £474 ($672) | $526 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £77 ($109) | $122 | 11% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £15 ($22) | $42 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £367 ($519) | $358 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £78 ($111) | $92 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.41 ($8) | $6 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £9 ($13) | $16 | 22% |
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £58 ($82) | $45 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £32 ($46) | $50 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £63 ($90) | $86 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £49 ($69) | $90 | 23% |
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £19,433 ($27,538) | $25,348 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.18 ($1.67) | $0.75 | 122% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £56 ($80) | $33 | 145% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £13 ($18) | $19 | 1% |
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.23 ($4.58) | $6 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | $12 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £120 ($170) | $38 | 344% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.68 ($5.21) | $5.84 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.18 ($1.68) | $3.56 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.01 ($4.26) | $4.19 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.63 ($2.31) | $3.00 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.28 ($1.81) | $2.31 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £10 ($14) | $23 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Swansea (United Kingdom) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £18 ($25) | $37 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £14 ($20) | $16 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £59 ($83) | $60 | 39% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £48 ($68) | $69 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £5.66 ($8) | $8 | 1% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.82 ($4.00) | $3.24 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.21 ($4.55) | $2.85 | 60% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £349 ($495) | $462 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.11 ($0.16) | $0.12 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £30 ($43) | $35 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £8 ($12) | $9 | 29% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,224 (£3,687) in Swansea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,400 in San Juan.