Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Eldoret, Kenya
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 81% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Shilling1,445) | Shilling731 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Shilling766) | Shilling469 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (Shilling350) | Shilling432 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (Shilling196) | Shilling96 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (Shilling342) | Shilling138 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (Shilling491) | Shilling74 | + 567% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (Shilling492) | Shilling475 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (Shilling619) | Shilling293 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (Shilling324) | Shilling113 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (Shilling197) | Shilling96 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Shilling1,609) | Shilling1,441 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (Shilling148) | Shilling135 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (Shilling217) | Shilling109 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 116% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (Shilling161,984) | Shilling56,479 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (Shilling101,331) | Shilling40,000 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (Shilling16,610) | Shilling4,098 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (Shilling80,812) | Shilling40,000 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (Shilling56,585) | Shilling30,000 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Shilling13,151) | Shilling3,000 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Shilling4,506) | Shilling3,913 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (Shilling38,664) | Shilling41,370 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Shilling10,510) | Shilling8,449 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Shilling664) | Shilling325 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Shilling1,757) | Shilling400 | + 339% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 33% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Shilling5,025) | Shilling4,750 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Shilling5,358) | Shilling4,500 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Shilling9,280) | Shilling3,250 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Shilling9,681) | Shilling3,000 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 23% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (Shilling2,726,478) | Shilling2,728,330 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Shilling82) | Shilling111 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Shilling3,496) | Shilling2,100 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Shilling2,000) | Shilling939 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 56% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Shilling685) | Shilling420 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Shilling1,340) | Shilling1,363 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Shilling4,119) | Shilling1,337 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (Shilling628) | Shilling185 | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (Shilling326) | Shilling320 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (Shilling450) | Shilling324 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Shilling322) | Shilling191 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (Shilling249) | Shilling166 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Shilling2,462) | Shilling500 | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 65% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (Shilling3,838) | Shilling1,620 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Shilling1,696) | Shilling600 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Shilling6,446) | Shilling2,000 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (Shilling7,463) | Shilling2,852 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Shilling868) | Shilling666 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (Shilling349) | Shilling350 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Shilling306) | Shilling187 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (Shilling49,669) | Shilling80,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Shilling13) | Shilling4.00 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Shilling4,001) | Shilling2,448 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Shilling1,023) | Shilling247 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 68% more expensive than in Eldoret (Kenya)
For example, you would need at least Shilling276,430 ($2,570) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Shilling165,000 in Eldoret.
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