Cost of living
New Brunswick (United States) compared to San Juan (Puerto Rico)
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Overview comparison
New Brunswick (United States)San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Consumer prices in New Brunswick (United States) are roughly 57% higher than in San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Cost of living
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,871 | 1,165 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,115 | 2,966 |
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| Without rent one person | 944 | 696 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,369 | 2,060 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,433.06 | 582.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,567.06 | 1,032.1 |
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| Food person | 515 | 504 |
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| Food family | 1,747 | 1,221 |
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| Transport person | 95.7 | 49.39 |
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| Transport family | 285.99 | 129.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.3 years | 75.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.39 | 8.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.23 | 65.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.31 | 6.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.69 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.5 | 3.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.77 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,626.73 | 703.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,480.25 | 383.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,607.19 | 1,195.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,364.61 | 740.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.42 | 51.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 208.42 | 63.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.05 | 53.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.77 | 5.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,482 | 3,779 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,755 | 1,569 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.56 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.68% | 69.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.78 | 6.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.09 | 2.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.1 | 4.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.43 | 7.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 10.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 8.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 2.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.92 |
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Other
| Item | New Brunswick (United States) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.04 | 37.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.45 | 8.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 98.85 | 44.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.54 | 9.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.24 | 62.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.15 | 85.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,704.24 | 248.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,811 | 3,859 |
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