Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 155% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 67 | + 321% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 82 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 39 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 17 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 29 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 16 | + 489% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 32 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 29 | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 12 | + 417% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 18 | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 290 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 17 | + 156% | |
Housing | + 170% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 170% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (Mex$ 30,741) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 432% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (Mex$ 19,297) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 504% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (Mex$ 3,438) | Mex$ 433 | + 694% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (Mex$ 15,604) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (Mex$ 10,926) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Mex$ 2,539) | Mex$ 871 | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 399 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | $358 (Mex$ 7,434) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Mex$ 1,917) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 72 | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 150 | + 126% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 52% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 591 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 705 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Mex$ 1,786) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 841 | + 122% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 42% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (Mex$ 526,457) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 179% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 589 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 240 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 106% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 47 | + 181% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 197 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Mex$ 795) | Mex$ 250 | + 218% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 50 | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 42 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 30 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 94 | + 408% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 33% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 249 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 163 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Mex$ 1,245) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (Mex$ 1,441) | Mex$ 570 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 198 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 78 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 27 | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (Mex$ 9,591) | Mex$ 13,000 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Mex$ 2.49) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 1,315 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 50 | + 279% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 94% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 31,083 ($1,497) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 16,000 in Tehuacán.
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