- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 77% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (76元) | 40元 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 26元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (18元) | 27元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.86 (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (28元) | 12元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (17元) | 57元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (27元) | 14元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (40元) | 8元 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (12元) | 5.17元 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (97元) | 95元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.50 (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (17元) | 6元 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 126% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (9,114元) | 3,917元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (5,768元) | 2,500元 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (1,735元) | 533元 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (5,757元) | 2,800元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (3,403元) | 1,450元 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (867元) | 800元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (368元) | 136元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (2,445元) | 2,488元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (999元) | 500元 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (65元) | 35元 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (70元) | 22元 | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (263元) | 442元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (294元) | 195元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (637元) | 600元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (637元) | 499元 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (162,672元) | 182,922元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (5.33元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (208元) | 110元 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (101元) | 31元 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (52元) | 150元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (100元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (318元) | 80元 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (59元) | 10元 | + 488% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (36元) | 33元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (23元) | 9元 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.80 (19元) | 11元 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (110元) | 40元 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 6% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (433元) | 124元 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (100元) | 96元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (786元) | 50元 | + 1471% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (346元) | 543元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (66元) | 46元 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (18元) | 31元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (14元) | 13元 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $510 (3,532元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (2.08元) | 3.50元 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (329元) | 780元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (47元) | 12元 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 43% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,644元
($2,693)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,000元
in Zhuhai.
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