Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Whitehorse, Canada
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 11% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (C$4.07) | C$7 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (C$2.28) | C$2.32 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.18 (C$3.98) | C$4.28 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (C$5.72) | C$4.52 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (C$5.72) | C$11 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (C$7) | C$4.23 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (C$3.77) | C$3.35 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (C$2.30) | C$3.65 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (C$1.72) | C$3.06 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (C$2.52) | C$2.28 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 21% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (C$1,884) | C$1,972 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (C$1,179) | C$1,531 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (C$193) | C$253 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (C$940) | C$1,060 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (C$658) | C$963 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (C$153) | C$215 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$52) | C$76 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | $359 (C$450) | C$655 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$122) | C$175 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$15 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$31 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$58) | C$73 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$62) | C$98 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$108) | C$121 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (C$113) | C$164 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (C$31,713) | C$32,208 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (C$0.95) | C$1.38 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (C$41) | C$63 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 25% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$23 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (C$3.79) | C$4.37 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (C$5.24) | C$5.59 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (C$3.75) | C$4.14 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (C$2.89) | C$2.97 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$30 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 48% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$45) | C$64 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (C$75) | C$66 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$87) | C$113 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (C$4.06) | C$4.94 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (C$3.56) | C$7 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (C$578) | C$906 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$1.09 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (C$47) | C$82 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Whitehorse you would need to make just about C$4,639 ($3,708) in San Juan.
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