- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 76% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (89元) | 40元 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 26元 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (29元) | 19元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.75 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (21元) | 16元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (24元) | 12元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (43元) | 57元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (31元) | 14元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (18元) | 8元 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (16元) | 5.14元 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (146元) | 92元 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.43 (10元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (12元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 172% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,118 (14,414元) | 3,993元 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $991 (6,741元) | 2,500元 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (1,476元) | 533元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,123 (7,639元) | 2,800元 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $683 (4,645元) | 1,450元 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $169 (1,152元) | 800元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (306元) | 136元 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (2,262元) | 2,488元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (982元) | 500元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (64元) | 32元 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (71元) | 24元 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 51% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (345元) | 442元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (400元) | 195元 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (617元) | 566元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (706元) | 499元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 57% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,855 (189,549元) | 182,922元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (5.34元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (330元) | 110元 | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (100元) | 32元 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 8% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (51元) | 150元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (99元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (313元) | 80元 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (58元) | 10元 | + 478% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (25元) | 41元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (35元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (23元) | 9元 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.99 (20元) | 12元 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (106元) | 63元 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 14% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (446元) | 117元 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (109元) | 94元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (772元) | 50元 | + 1444% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (687元) | 445元 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (61元) | 48元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (26元) | 31元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.61 (25元) | 16元 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $453 (3,085元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (2.01元) | 3.50元 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (375元) | 790元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (64元) | 12元 | + 411% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 611 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.805
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 66% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,309元
($2,691)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhuhai.
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