Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (86元) | 54元 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (45元) | 36元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (31元) | 15元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (12元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (22元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (29元) | 9元 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (35元) | 12元 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (19元) | 6元 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (11元) | 6元 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (99元) | 108元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (9元) | 9元 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,443 (9,348元) | 7,480元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $894 (5,794元) | 4,546元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (1,104元) | 406元 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (4,768元) | 6,893元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (3,316元) | 3,954元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (849元) | 261元 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (272元) | 84元 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $350 (2,268元) | 2,223元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (557元) | 622元 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 47元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (96元) | 44元 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (293元) | 359元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (317元) | 227元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (554元) | 569元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (595元) | 513元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (167,774元) | 160,747元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4.83元) | 6元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (211元) | 177元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (42元) | 29元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (108元) | 35元 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (281元) | 441元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (49元) | 31元 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 (27元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (18元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (14元) | 11元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (139元) | 84元 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (257元) | 201元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (103元) | 94元 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (425元) | 978元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (471元) | 413元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (56元) | 70元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (21元) | 34元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (18元) | 31元 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (3,531元) | 3,170元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.78元) | 0.55元 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (242元) | 419元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (59元) | 22元 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,438 prices entered by 232 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 22% more expensive than in China
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