Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Exeter, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £9 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.09) | £5.40 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (£2.32) | £3.54 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (£1.30) | £0.70 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (£2.27) | £2.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (£3.26) | £2.02 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (£3.27) | £4.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (£4.11) | £1.78 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (£2.15) | £1.01 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (£1.31) | £1.79 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £8 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (£0.98) | £1.89 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (£1.44) | £0.73 | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 12% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (£1,076) | £1,079 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (£673) | £913 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (£110) | £155 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (£537) | £749 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (£376) | £872 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (£87) | £104 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (£30) | £15 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (£257) | £364 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (£70) | £80 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (£4.41) | £5.90 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£12) | £10 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£33) | £54 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£36) | £29 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (£64) | £56 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 38% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (£18,113) | £20,183 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (£0.54) | £1.20 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (£23) | £46 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£13) | £16 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 51% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.55) | £4.17 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (£9) | £8 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (£27) | £227 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (£4.17) | £3.94 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (£2.17) | £1.87 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (£2.99) | £2.65 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (£2.14) | £2.17 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (£1.65) | £1.75 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (£16) | £9 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£25) | £24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (£11) | £19 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (£43) | £74 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (£50) | £57 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.77) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (£2.32) | £2.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (£2.04) | £4.32 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (£330) | £402 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.09 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (£27) | £34 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 415 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 18% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Exeter you would need to make just about £2,700 ($3,779) in San Juan.
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