Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 26% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 9% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 | $24 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.83 | $1.17 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $5.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 | $3.85 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 | $4.82 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.12 | $2.02 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 | $5.27 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $17 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 | $3.01 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 | $1.56 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,921 | $3,599 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,800 | $2,634 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $286 | $179 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,408 | $2,492 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $977 | $1,869 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 | $122 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 | $58 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 | $284 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 | $118 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 | $25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $60 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 | $108 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 | $138 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,705 | $25,730 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 | $1.48 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 | $118 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 | $16 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $9 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $16 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $57 | $121 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 | $9 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.21 | $6 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.56 | $4.74 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 | $2.13 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $38 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 26% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Juan | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 | $59 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $32 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 | $144 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 | $116 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $17 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 | $5.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.38 | $8 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 | $527 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 | $0.56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 | $78 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $11 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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