Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 139% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 111% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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San Juan, Puerto Rico | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (11,561 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (6,750 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (2,077 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.34 (1,404 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 127% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (3,871 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (2,252 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 349% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (5,133 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.29 (2,576 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 (1,504 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (1,515 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 1585% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (13,701 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 554% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.58 (949 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (1,509 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 205% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 163% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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San Juan, Puerto Rico | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,317 (1,392,782 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,596 (959,108 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $303 (182,340 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 695% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,661 (998,371 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,072 (644,231 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $181 (108,886 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 720% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (28,068 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 237% | |
40” flat screen tv | $382 (229,526 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 467% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (94,340 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 207% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,724 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (8,183 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 285% | |
Clothes | + 115% | |||
Clothes in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 115% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (35,247 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (29,886 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1634% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $137 (82,469 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (90,680 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 79% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,687 (19,043,570 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (514 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (23,178 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 489% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (24,407 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 406% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 406% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (5,737 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 193% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (10,335 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 2119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (29,056 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 193% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (6,020 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 1512% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.15 (2,496 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2462% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (4,415 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (2,178 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 2238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $4.01 (2,408 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2391% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (15,567 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 421% | |
Entertainment | + 213% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico) is 213% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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San Juan, Puerto Rico | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (31,045 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (11,981 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (43,219 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (54,000 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (9,255 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 1455% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (3,710 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.13 (1,883 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $563 (338,561 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1129% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (254 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 2443% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (28,430 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,849 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 1789% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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