Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (106元) | 43元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (59元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (18元) | 17元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (22元) | 16元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (31元) | 9元 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (28元) | 48元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (23元) | 13元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (23元) | 6元 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (42元) | 7元 | + 522% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (88元) | 97元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (11元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (13,638元) | 13,898元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (6,120元) | 8,379元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (1,460元) | 462元 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (5,596元) | 6,525元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (3,344元) | 4,376元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (1,013元) | 516元 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (297元) | 140元 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (2,225元) | 1,829元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (770元) | 546元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (95元) | 50元 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (111元) | 66元 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (306元) | 511元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (268元) | 288元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (511元) | 654元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (690元) | 844元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (199,531元) | 148,501元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (416元) | 206元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (66元) | 28元 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (132元) | 27元 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (365元) | 386元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (56元) | 30元 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (27元) | 19元 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (50元) | 44元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (33元) | 21元 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (16元) | 16元 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (176元) | 82元 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (309元) | 260元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (133元) | 122元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (620元) | 417元 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (480元) | 319元 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (77元) | 90元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (17元) | 19元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (3,022元) | 2,968元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (292元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (72元) | 38元 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,593 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 31% more expensive than in China
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