Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Wa, Ghana
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 39% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (GH₵78) | GH₵9 | + 763% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵42) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (GH₵26) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (GH₵26) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (GH₵86) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (GH₵8,705) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (GH₵5,446) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (GH₵893) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (GH₵4,343) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (GH₵3,041) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (GH₵707) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (GH₵242) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $359 (GH₵2,078) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (GH₵565) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (GH₵94) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (GH₵267) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵288) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (GH₵499) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (GH₵520) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (GH₵146,522) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (GH₵4.35) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (GH₵188) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (GH₵108) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (GH₵37) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵72) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (GH₵221) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (GH₵24) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (GH₵132) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (GH₵206) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (GH₵92) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (GH₵346) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (GH₵401) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (GH₵47) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (GH₵2,669) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (GH₵0.69) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵214) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵54) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 39% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,215 ($6,265) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵26,000 in Wa.
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