Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 66% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (87元) | 43元 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (47元) | 26元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (23元) | 11元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (22元) | 9元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (29元) | 10元 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (30元) | 63元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (37元) | 9元 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (20元) | 11元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (11元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (97元) | 107元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (13元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 179% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (9,579元) | 3,059元 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (6,013元) | 1,913元 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (1,071元) | 210元 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (4,862元) | 1,800元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (3,405元) | 1,092元 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (791元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (271元) | 73元 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $358 (2,316元) | 2,351元 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (597元) | 350元 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 36元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (106元) | 41元 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 31% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (290元) | 712元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (322元) | 99元 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (557元) | 600元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (582元) | 373元 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 58% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (164,048元) | 108,000元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4.87元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (210元) | 71元 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (120元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 15% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (41元) | 24元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (81元) | 43元 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (248元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (38元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (23元) | 44元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (27元) | 25元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (19元) | 8元 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (148元) | 55元 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (238元) | 133元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (102元) | 95元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (388元) | 500元 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (449元) | 273元 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (52元) | 59元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (21元) | 22元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (18元) | 30元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (2,989元) | 3,999元 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.78元) | 0.25元 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (227元) | 274元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (60元) | 21元 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 69% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,408元 ($2,381) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,100元 in Taiyuan.
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