Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tel Aviv, Israel
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (44 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (23 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (5.94 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (15 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (19 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (10 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (5.98 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (49 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (4.47 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 36% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (4,911 ₪) | 8,860 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (3,072 ₪) | 6,706 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (504 ₪) | 684 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (2,450 ₪) | 5,373 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (1,716 ₪) | 4,399 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (399 ₪) | 438 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (137 ₪) | 67 ₪ | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (1,172 ₪) | 1,474 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (319 ₪) | 398 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (20 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (53 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (152 ₪) | 320 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (162 ₪) | 158 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (281 ₪) | 402 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (294 ₪) | 434 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 49% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (82,664 ₪) | 137,025 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (2.48 ₪) | 5.58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (106 ₪) | 254 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (61 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 29% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (21 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (41 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (125 ₪) | 377 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (75 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 38% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (116 ₪) | 146 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (51 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (195 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (226 ₪) | 276 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (26 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (1,506 ₪) | 2,422 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.39 ₪) | 0.98 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (121 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (31 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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