- 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74) | 元41 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元51) | 元25 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (元18) | 元27 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.85 (元19) | 元13 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (元19) | 元16 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (元27) | 元12 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元17) | 元57 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (元27) | 元14 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (元38) | 元8 | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (元11) | 元4.53 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元94) | 元87 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (元9) | 元9 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元17) | 元6 | + 177% | |
| 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8,808) | 元4,043 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (元5,575) | 元2,615 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (元1,677) | 元525 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (元5,564) | 元3,125 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (元3,289) | 元1,649 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (元838) | 元800 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (元355) | 元140 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (元2,687) | 元2,488 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (元939) | 元500 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元69) | 元35 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元64) | 元25 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元254) | 元442 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元284) | 元195 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (元728) | 元600 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (元615) | 元499 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 12% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (元157,213) | 元182,922 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (元5.15) | 元8 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (元201) | 元117 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元92) | 元31 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 20% 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) | $11 (元70) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元313) | 元80 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元53) | 元10 | + 427% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (元25) | 元33 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (元33) | 元33 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (元21) | 元9 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.73 (元18) | 元11 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元111) | 元40 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 9% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (元396) | 元124 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (元97) | 元98 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (元1,035) | 元50 | + 1970% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (元334) | 元467 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元72) | 元45 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (元17) | 元26 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (元13) | 元15 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (元1,003) | 元1,150 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (元2.01) | 元3.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元318) | 元780 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元45) | 元12 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 658 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 38% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,608
($2,482)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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