Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (136元) | 46元 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (68元) | 40元 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.35 (32元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.13 (23元) | 17元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.70 (42元) | 18元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (27元) | 10元 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (61元) | 62元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (31元) | 15元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.23 (24元) | 7元 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.39 (25元) | 6元 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (147元) | 118元 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (13元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (22元) | 15元 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,862 (20,884元) | 13,453元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (11,505元) | 7,753元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (1,982元) | 488元 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,340 (9,775元) | 7,105元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $964 (7,034元) | 4,155元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (1,146元) | 271元 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (264元) | 114元 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $318 (2,319元) | 1,322元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (1,558元) | 592元 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (66元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (94元) | 49元 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (362元) | 511元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (331元) | 251元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (703元) | 624元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (948元) | 840元 | + 13% | |
| 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 | $30,292 (221,043元) | 159,885元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (303元) | 198元 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (39元) | 41元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (135元) | 29元 | + 369% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (393元) | 329元 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (61元) | 52元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (27元) | 45元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (49元) | 36元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (25元) | 12元 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.62 (26元) | 15元 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (164元) | 86元 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Puerto Rico | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (325元) | 249元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (142元) | 111元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $52 (378元) | 1,566元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (588元) | 398元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (109元) | 76元 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (36元) | 30元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.47 (25元) | 15元 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $967 (7,053元) | 2,783元 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.22元) | 0.23元 | + 420% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (365元) | 427元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (83元) | 24元 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,077 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 56% more expensive than in China
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