Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (142元) | 36元 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (71元) | 38元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (26元) | 13元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.49 (17元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (43元) | 15元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (29元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (54元) | 51元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (30元) | 16元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.05 (21元) | 6元 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (19元) | 6元 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (161元) | 88元 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (14元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (18元) | 12元 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,341 (16,433元) | 15,689元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,299 (9,115元) | 7,762元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $372 (2,613元) | 494元 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,802 (12,648元) | 6,859元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $901 (6,323元) | 3,972元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (2,693元) | 335元 | + 703% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (317元) | 101元 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $382 (2,681元) | 1,494元 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $326 (2,286元) | 571元 | + 301% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (71元) | 38元 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (184元) | 47元 | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (421元) | 415元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (361元) | 280元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $144 (1,010元) | 574元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (1,222元) | 717元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,285 (198,519元) | 152,522元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (386元) | 244元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (84元) | 41元 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (99元) | 45元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (450元) | 111元 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (76元) | 47元 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.02 (35元) | 44元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (65元) | 32元 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (28元) | 9元 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.24 (23元) | 12元 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (235元) | 79元 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (321元) | 225元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (146元) | 110元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (572元) | 481元 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (693元) | 248元 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (106元) | 77元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (49元) | 27元 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.56 (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $756 (5,308元) | 3,708元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.17元) | 1.19元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (380元) | 406元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (80元) | 25元 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,348 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
7.018
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 67% more expensive than in China
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