Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 36% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 722 prices entered by 80 different people.
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 20% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (44 ₪) | 66 ₪ | 34% |
| 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 (5.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.18 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.57 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | 127% |
| 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 (5.96 ₪) | 9 ₪ | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (49 ₪) | 64 ₪ | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.37 (4.46 ₪) | 8 ₪ | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 (7 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | 31% |
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 37% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,506 (4,894 ₪) | 8,860 ₪ | 45% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $942 (3,062 ₪) | 6,706 ₪ | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $154 (502 ₪) | 684 ₪ | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $751 (2,442 ₪) | 5,373 ₪ | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $526 (1,710 ₪) | 4,399 ₪ | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $122 (397 ₪) | 438 ₪ | 9% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 (136 ₪) | 67 ₪ | 102% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $359 (1,168 ₪) | 1,474 ₪ | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 (318 ₪) | 398 ₪ | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (20 ₪) | 31 ₪ | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (53 ₪) | 51 ₪ | 4% |
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 (152 ₪) | 320 ₪ | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (162 ₪) | 158 ₪ | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (280 ₪) | 402 ₪ | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $90 (292 ₪) | 434 ₪ | 33% |
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 49% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $25,348 (82,375 ₪) | 137,025 ₪ | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.76 (2.47 ₪) | 5.58 ₪ | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $33 (106 ₪) | 254 ₪ | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (60 ₪) | 68 ₪ | 11% |
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 29% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (21 ₪) | 26 ₪ | 22% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 (40 ₪) | 24 ₪ | 65% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $38 (124 ₪) | 377 ₪ | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.84 (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.03 (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | 48% |
| 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 (74 ₪) | 70 ₪ | 7% |
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 38% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tel Aviv (Israel) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $36 (116 ₪) | 146 ₪ | 21% |
| 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 (225 ₪) | 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 (1,501 ₪) | 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 ₪ | 9% |
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