Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 149% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 149% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (7 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (13 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (22 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 633% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (12 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 475% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (7 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 186% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (5.24 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (8 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 285% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 54% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (5,751 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (3,597 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (590 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (2,869 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (2,009 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (467 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (160 zł) | 60 zł | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | $359 (1,373 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (373 zł) | 800 zł | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (62 zł) | 20 zł | + 212% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (177 zł) | 200 zł | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (190 zł) | 200 zł | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (329 zł) | 300 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (344 zł) | 250 zł | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 22% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (96,791 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.87 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (124 zł) | 50 zł | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (71 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 18% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (24 zł) | 50 zł | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (48 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (146 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (11 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (9 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (87 zł) | 30 zł | + 191% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 64% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (136 zł) | 60 zł | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (61 zł) | 44 zł | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (229 zł) | 70 zł | + 227% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (265 zł) | 100 zł | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (12 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (1,763 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.46 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (141 zł) | 69 zł | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 56% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 6,547 zł ($1,715) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,200 zł in Wałbrzych.
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