- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 63% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元69) | 元40 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元26 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (元17) | 元27 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.25 (元14) | 元13 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (元17) | 元16 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (元25) | 元12 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元16) | 元57 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (元25) | 元14 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (元36) | 元8 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (元10) | 元5.17 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元88) | 元95 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (元10) | 元9 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元5.00 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 107% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (元8,274) | 元3,917 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (元5,237) | 元2,500 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (元1,575) | 元533 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (元5,226) | 元2,800 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (元3,090) | 元1,450 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (元787) | 元800 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (元334) | 元136 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (元2,519) | 元2,488 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (元946) | 元500 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元63) | 元35 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元63) | 元22 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元239) | 元442 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元267) | 元195 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (元657) | 元600 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元578) | 元499 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (元147,676) | 元182,922 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (元4.84) | 元8 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (元189) | 元110 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (元92) | 元31 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 16% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元47) | 元150 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元295) | 元80 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元49) | 元10 | + 391% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (元23) | 元33 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (元33) | 元33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (元20) | 元9 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.97 (元19) | 元11 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元106) | 元40 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (元346) | 元124 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (元91) | 元96 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (元716) | 元50 | + 1333% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元314) | 元543 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元66) | 元46 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (元16) | 元31 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元13) | 元13 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $557 (元3,503) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (元1.89) | 元3.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元298) | 元780 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元42) | 元12 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 554 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 33% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,259
($2,746)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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