- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- San Juan
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 71% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元75) | 元50 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元53) | 元24 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (元18) | 元27 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.74 (元19) | 元13 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (元19) | 元12 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (元28) | 元12 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元17) | 元57 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (元27) | 元14 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (元39) | 元8 | + 409% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (元11) | 元4.53 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元96) | 元87 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.29 (元9) | 元9 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元17) | 元6 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 118% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (元8,989) | 元3,936 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (元5,689) | 元2,615 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (元1,711) | 元525 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (元5,678) | 元2,813 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (元3,357) | 元1,649 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (元856) | 元800 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (元363) | 元140 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $415 (元2,830) | 元2,488 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (元958) | 元500 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元70) | 元35 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元65) | 元25 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元259) | 元442 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元290) | 元195 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (元726) | 元600 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元628) | 元499 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 13% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (元160,444) | 元182,922 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (元5.26) | 元8 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (元205) | 元121 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元94) | 元31 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元49) | 元150 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元320) | 元80 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元54) | 元10 | + 438% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (元26) | 元33 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (元33) | 元33 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (元20) | 元9 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.73 (元19) | 元11 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元113) | 元40 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 11% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (元411) | 元124 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (元99) | 元98 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (元1,056) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元341) | 元467 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元74) | 元45 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (元18) | 元26 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元14) | 元15 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (元1,023) | 元1,150 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (元2.05) | 元3.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元324) | 元780 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元46) | 元12 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 674 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 41% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,889
($2,474)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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