- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (85元) | 53元 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 34元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (28元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (21元) | 8元 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (36元) | 63元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (23元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (13元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (14元) | 5.65元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (134元) | 113元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (11元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (12元) | 12元 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,664 (11,558元) | 9,740元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $876 (6,084元) | 4,478元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (1,347元) | 425元 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,001 (6,951元) | 5,603元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (4,441元) | 3,523元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (1,084元) | 305元 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (298元) | 88元 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (2,424元) | 2,242元 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (813元) | 678元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (55元) | 41元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (69元) | 39元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (331元) | 550元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (377元) | 280元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (675元) | 607元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (718元) | 678元 | + 6% | |
| 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 | $27,400 (190,315元) | 145,359元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (5.44元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (328元) | 154元 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46元) | 26元 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (98元) | 32元 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (308元) | 425元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (48元) | 30元 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (19元) | 10元 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (99元) | 61元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (373元) | 157元 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (106元) | 87元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (443元) | 723元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (650元) | 368元 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (62元) | 60元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (21元) | 34元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (20元) | 34元 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (2,927元) | 3,299元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (3.86元) | 1.08元 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (320元) | 307元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (64元) | 20元 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.946
CNY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,082 prices entered by 646 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 44% more expensive than in China
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