Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (377 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (200 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (99 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (49 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (94 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (127 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (127 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (160 NT$) | 155 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (84 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (48 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (417 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (38 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (57 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (41,250 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (25,894 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (4,614 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (20,939 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (14,661 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (3,407 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (1,167 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $358 (9,975 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (2,572 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (172 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (455 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (1,247 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (1,388 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,396 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (2,508 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 23% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (706,442 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (21 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (906 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (518 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (178 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (347 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (1,067 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (163 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (99 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (117 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (84 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (64 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (638 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (1,024 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (440 NT$) | 636 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (1,670 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (1,934 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (225 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (90 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (79 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (12,869 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (3.34 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (979 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (257 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 603 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 12% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 140,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 122,902 NT$ ($4,410) in San Juan.
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