- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 68% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元73) | 元41 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元25 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (元17) | 元27 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.90 (元19) | 元13 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (元18) | 元16 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (元27) | 元12 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元17) | 元57 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (元26) | 元14 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (元38) | 元8 | + 394% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (元11) | 元4.53 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元93) | 元87 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.28 (元8) | 元9 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元6 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 105% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (元8,714) | 元4,043 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (元5,515) | 元2,615 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (元1,659) | 元525 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (元5,504) | 元3,125 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (元3,254) | 元1,649 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (元829) | 元800 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (元352) | 元140 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (元2,658) | 元2,488 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (元999) | 元500 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元68) | 元35 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (元58) | 元25 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元251) | 元442 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元281) | 元195 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (元744) | 元600 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元609) | 元499 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (元155,532) | 元182,922 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (元5.10) | 元8 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (元199) | 元117 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元91) | 元31 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元46) | 元150 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (元98) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元314) | 元80 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元52) | 元10 | + 417% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (元24) | 元33 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (元34) | 元33 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (元22) | 元9 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (元18) | 元11 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元102) | 元40 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (元392) | 元124 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (元96) | 元98 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (元970) | 元50 | + 1839% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元331) | 元467 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元73) | 元45 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (元17) | 元26 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元13) | 元15 | - 14% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $529 (元3,500) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (元1.99) | 元3.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元314) | 元780 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元45) | 元12 | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 635 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 36% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,350
($2,470)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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