Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tangier, Morocco
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 83% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (122 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (65 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (32 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (16 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (31 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (41 Dirham) | 5.32 Dirham | + 671% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (41 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (52 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (27 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 484% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (16 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (135 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (18 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | + 206% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 122% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (13,352 Dirham) | 5,177 Dirham | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (8,381 Dirham) | 3,459 Dirham | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (1,493 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (6,777 Dirham) | 3,631 Dirham | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (4,745 Dirham) | 1,898 Dirham | + 150% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (1,103 Dirham) | 343 Dirham | + 222% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (378 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | $358 (3,229 Dirham) | 4,025 Dirham | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (833 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (56 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (147 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 103% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (404 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (449 Dirham) | 471 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (776 Dirham) | 751 Dirham | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (812 Dirham) | 595 Dirham | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 25% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (228,653 Dirham) | 227,583 Dirham | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (7 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (293 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (168 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 191% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 41% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (57 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (112 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (345 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (53 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (32 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (38 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (27 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (21 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (206 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 465% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 22% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (331 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (142 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (541 Dirham) | 140 Dirham | + 286% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (626 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (73 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (29 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (26 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (4,165 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (1.08 Dirham) | 0.87 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (317 Dirham) | 336 Dirham | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (83 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 151% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 57% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco)
For example, you would need at least 23,573 Dirham ($2,613) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 15,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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