Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 111% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (87元) | 25元 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (46元) | 32元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (23元) | 8元 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (11元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (22元) | 7元 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (29元) | 7元 | + 337% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (30元) | 35元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (37元) | 7元 | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (19元) | 7元 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (11元) | 4.70元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (97元) | 73元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (13元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 305% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,495 (9,658元) | 1,461元 | + 561% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (6,001元) | 1,200元 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (1,069元) | 471元 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (4,853元) | 1,500元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (3,398元) | 700元 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (790元) | 200元 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (271元) | 51元 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $358 (2,312元) | 2,285元 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (596元) | 657元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 44元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (105元) | 25元 | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (289元) | 316元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (322元) | 234元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (555元) | 423元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (581元) | 405元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (163,729元) | 250,728元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4.86元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (210元) | 85元 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (120元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 13% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (41元) | 33元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (80元) | 12元 | + 570% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (247元) | 400元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (38元) | 21元 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (27元) | 26元 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (19元) | 11元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (148元) | 15元 | + 886% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 7% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (237元) | 62元 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (102元) | 43元 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (387元) | 1,000元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (448元) | 400元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (52元) | 50元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 32元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (18元) | 20元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (2,983元) | 4,000元 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.78元) | 0.32元 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (227元) | 486元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (60元) | 18元 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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