Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (86元) | 55元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (45元) | 37元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.94 (19元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.88 (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (21元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (28元) | 8元 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (30元) | 55元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (36元) | 13元 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (19元) | 7元 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (12元) | 6元 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (99元) | 118元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.45 (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (13元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,454 (9,480元) | 7,653元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $908 (5,919元) | 4,318元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (1,079元) | 406元 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (4,799元) | 6,872元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (3,337元) | 4,142元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (854元) | 280元 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (274元) | 86元 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (2,198元) | 2,085元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (561元) | 605元 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (44元) | 46元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (82元) | 41元 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (298元) | 390元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (319元) | 208元 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (564元) | 578元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (599元) | 553元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (168,862元) | 160,747元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (4.85元) | 6元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (214元) | 173元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (42元) | 29元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (96元) | 36元 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 (266元) | 440元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (50元) | 31元 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (26元) | 35元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (18元) | 9元 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (14元) | 11元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (140元) | 81元 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (280元) | 206元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (103元) | 96元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (427元) | 818元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (474元) | 418元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (56元) | 67元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (19元) | 32元 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (3,414元) | 3,185元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.78元) | 0.64元 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (249元) | 481元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (61元) | 22元 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
6.521
CNY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,484 prices entered by 237 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 20% more expensive than in China
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