- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (82元) | 50元 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 34元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.10 (28元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (20元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (21元) | 8元 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (23元) | 14元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (13元) | 7元 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (14元) | 5.59元 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (131元) | 115元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (10,601元) | 9,408元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (5,749元) | 4,307元 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (1,276元) | 439元 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (6,885元) | 5,706元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (4,257元) | 3,520元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (1,058元) | 311元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (287元) | 86元 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (2,177元) | 2,131元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (794元) | 703元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (53元) | 37元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (67元) | 38元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (328元) | 556元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (368元) | 260元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (667元) | 624元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (709元) | 694元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,068 (176,711元) | 143,509元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (5.27元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (342元) | 157元 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45元) | 26元 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (96元) | 30元 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (298元) | 493元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (47元) | 29元 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (21元) | 36元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (19元) | 9元 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (13元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (91元) | 59元 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (363元) | 148元 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (103元) | 86元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (463元) | 752元 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (635元) | 367元 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (61元) | 59元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.89 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (20元) | 33元 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $387 (2,622元) | 3,255元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (3.77元) | 1.04元 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (315元) | 309元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (62元) | 20元 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.779
CNY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,195 prices entered by 619 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 42% more expensive than in China
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