Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Wolfsburg, Germany
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 10% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €17 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (€2.98) | €5.00 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (€1.52) | €1.00 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (€2.83) | €2.93 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (€3.80) | €3.50 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (€3.83) | €4.04 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (€4.81) | €3.25 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (€2.52) | €1.75 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.53) | €0.93 | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (€1.15) | €1.83 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (€1.69) | €1.50 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 36% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (€1,259) | €813 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (€788) | €625 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (€129) | €50 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (€628) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (€440) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€102) | €50 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €16 | + 124% | |
40” flat screen tv | $359 (€301) | €300 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€82) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.17) | €8 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€14) | €15 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€39) | €90 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€42) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €97 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€75) | €90 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 40% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (€21,200) | €21,200 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.63) | €1.36 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (€27) | €59 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% more expensive than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.33) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (€32) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (€4.89) | €2.50 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (€2.98) | €5.00 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.50) | €3.10 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (€2.51) | €0.91 | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (€1.93) | €1.20 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€19) | €18 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 7% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €32 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (€50) | €100 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (€58) | €52 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €6.00 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (€2.71) | €3.02 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (€2.38) | €3.27 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (€386) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.50 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.836
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Wolfsburg? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 372% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 73% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 40% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in San Diego, California is 7% more expensive than in Gold Coast
- Cost of living in Madrid is 128% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 20% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 74% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 202% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 16% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tampa, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Havana (Cuba)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 8% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €2,395 ($2,864) in San Juan.
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in New York City costs $24,500 (1 minute ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Barcelona costs €1,200 (16 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Johannesburg costs R 6,500 (35 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bogotá costs COL$25,000 (41 minutes ago)
- 600 g of local cheese in Bucharest costs 4.17 lei (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Oakland, California costs $15 (about 1 hour ago)