Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 102% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,643 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (3,004 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (1,489 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (736 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (1,413 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (1,897 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 442% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (1,910 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (2,403 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (1,259 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (722 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (6,246 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (576 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (854 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 382% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 382% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (618,126 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (388,017 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (69,133 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (313,759 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (219,697 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (51,059 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 751% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (17,494 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 483% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $358 (149,479 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 274% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (38,542 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,580 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (6,821 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 53% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (18,683 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (20,802 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (35,910 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (37,588 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 172% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (10,585,814 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 959% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (314 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (13,575 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (7,767 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 197% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,660 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (5,202 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (15,992 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 700% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (2,440 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 662% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (1,488 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (1,748 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (1,251 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 347% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (965 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (9,560 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1812% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 55% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (15,340 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (6,586 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (25,027 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (28,976 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (3,370 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (1,354 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (1,189 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (192,844 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (50 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (14,676 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,849 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
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 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 149% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 716,641 KZT ($1,716) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 288,000 KZT in Taraz.
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