Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tangerang, Indonesia
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 69% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 190,335) | Rp 44,112 | + 331% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 101,303) | Rp 48,526 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (Rp 50,232) | Rp 33,698 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (Rp 24,822) | Rp 19,450 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (Rp 47,642) | Rp 30,214 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (Rp 63,972) | Rp 18,914 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (Rp 64,425) | Rp 78,252 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (Rp 81,061) | Rp 46,943 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (Rp 42,446) | Rp 19,878 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (Rp 24,340) | Rp 39,003 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 210,655) | Rp 368,013 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (Rp 19,429) | Rp 15,238 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Rp 28,793) | Rp 13,899 | + 107% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 58% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,495 (Rp 21,059,751) | Rp 12,560,300 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (Rp 13,086,726) | Rp 8,631,350 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (Rp 2,331,659) | Rp 1,622,390 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (Rp 10,582,215) | Rp 6,400,260 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (Rp 7,409,752) | Rp 3,534,780 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Rp 1,722,060) | Rp 1,078,720 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Rp 590,039) | Rp 449,208 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | $358 (Rp 5,041,514) | Rp 4,361,840 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Rp 1,299,913) | Rp 3,002,950 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Rp 87,014) | Rp 42,099 | + 107% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Rp 230,039) | Rp 70,000 | + 229% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 30% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Rp 630,139) | Rp 703,793 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Rp 701,588) | Rp 486,858 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Rp 1,211,158) | Rp 903,764 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Rp 1,267,725) | Rp 920,827 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (Rp 357,029,397) | Rp 407,577,000 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Rp 10,598) | Rp 7,850 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Rp 457,843) | Rp 610,619 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Rp 261,963) | Rp 43,948 | + 496% | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 113% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Rp 89,726) | Rp 32,701 | + 174% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Rp 175,451) | Rp 48,814 | + 259% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Rp 539,374) | Rp 155,567 | + 247% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (Rp 82,293) | Rp 121,671 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (Rp 50,200) | Rp 28,648 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (Rp 58,962) | Rp 41,689 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Rp 42,206) | Rp 21,282 | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (Rp 32,560) | Rp 11,394 | + 186% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Rp 322,434) | Rp 98,271 | + 228% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 47% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (Rp 517,360) | Rp 159,599 | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 222,133) | Rp 86,453 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Rp 844,103) | Rp 590,688 | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (Rp 977,274) | Rp 385,987 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 113,650) | Rp 74,384 | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (Rp 45,655) | Rp 41,724 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Rp 40,118) | Rp 78,619 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (Rp 6,504,073) | Rp 6,834,830 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Rp 1,690) | Rp 2,014 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Rp 494,984) | Rp 441,758 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 129,823) | Rp 20,107 | + 546% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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