Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (85元) | 45元 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (51元) | 34元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (32元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.80 (13元) | 15元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (19元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (27元) | 8元 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (45元) | 59元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (16元) | 6.00元 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (19元) | 5.17元 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (119元) | 112元 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,366 (9,601元) | 9,398元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $751 (5,279元) | 4,943元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (1,109元) | 431元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $864 (6,071元) | 5,740元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $560 (3,935元) | 3,007元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (995元) | 285元 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (250元) | 96元 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $293 (2,062元) | 2,464元 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (974元) | 561元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (53元) | 38元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (182元) | 47元 | + 283% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (313元) | 481元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (295元) | 250元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (561元) | 647元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (606元) | 620元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (178,563元) | 134,340元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (5.51元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (279元) | 149元 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.95 (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (109元) | 45元 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (332元) | 347元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 62元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (25元) | 47元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (31元) | 31元 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (19元) | 8元 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.14 (22元) | 12元 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (137元) | 71元 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (284元) | 177元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (101元) | 100元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (591元) | 1,029元 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (518元) | 395元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (64元) | 68元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (32元) | 33元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (22元) | 31元 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (3,077元) | 3,256元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (7元) | 0.31元 | + 2166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (380元) | 335元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (67元) | 22元 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,779 prices entered by 425 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in China
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