- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 62% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元71) | 元40 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | 元26 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (元17) | 元27 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (元13) | 元13 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (元18) | 元16 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (元26) | 元12 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元16) | 元57 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (元26) | 元14 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (元37) | 元8 | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (元11) | 元5.17 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元90) | 元95 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.52 (元10) | 元8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元6 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 110% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (元8,476) | 元3,917 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (元5,365) | 元2,500 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (元1,613) | 元533 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (元5,354) | 元2,800 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (元3,165) | 元1,450 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (元807) | 元800 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (元342) | 元136 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $396 (元2,550) | 元2,488 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (元970) | 元500 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元65) | 元35 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (元57) | 元22 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 14% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元245) | 元442 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元274) | 元195 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (元706) | 元600 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元592) | 元499 | + 19% | |
| 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151,288) | 元182,922 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (元4.96) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (元193) | 元110 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (元94) | 元31 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元48) | 元150 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元79) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元302) | 元80 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元50) | 元10 | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (元24) | 元33 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (元20) | 元9 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (元19) | 元11 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元109) | 元40 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (元370) | 元124 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (元93) | 元96 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (元734) | 元50 | + 1368% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元322) | 元543 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元68) | 元46 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (元17) | 元31 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元13) | 元13 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $557 (元3,589) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (元1.93) | 元3.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元306) | 元780 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元43) | 元12 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 539 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.438
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,557
($2,261)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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