Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 599 prices entered by 48 different people.
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 11% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 | $12 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 | $7 | 0% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.57 | $3.65 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.82 | $0.67 | 170% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.38 | $2.49 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.54 | $2.82 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.57 | $4.57 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $5.76 | $3.01 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.01 | $1.36 | 122% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.83 | $3.19 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 | $17 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.37 | $1.96 | 30% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 | $1.73 | 17% |
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 22% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,506 | $1,528 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $942 | $1,303 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $154 | $211 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $751 | $1,254 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $526 | $919 | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $122 | $150 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 | $49 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $359 | $276 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 | $129 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 | $13 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 | $21 | 23% |
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 | $55 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 | $46 | 9% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 | $129 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $90 | $101 | 11% |
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 18% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $25,348 | $20,236 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.76 | $0.68 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $33 | $51 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 | $28 | 34% |
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 33% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 | $5.91 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 | $30 | 58% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $38 | $99 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.84 | $5.51 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.56 | $3.22 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.19 | $4.91 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.00 | $4.36 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.31 | $1.68 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $23 | $20 | 13% |
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 49% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $36 | $53 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $16 | $21 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $60 | $101 | 41% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $69 | $106 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 | $10 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 | $4.71 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $2.85 | $6 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $462 | $439 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.12 | $1.00 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $37 | $51 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 | $8 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,600 in Tempe, Arizona you would need to make just about $3,627 in San Juan.