Cost of living in Carolina
compared to
Cost of living in Carolina vs. Puerto Rico overall average
Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Puerto Rico overall.
- Groceries
-
pay 16.8% more in Carolina
- Transportation
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pay 15.6% more in Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 36.7% less in Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 70.2% less in Carolina
- Clothing
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pay 50.7% less in Carolina
The cost of groceries and transportation in Carolina are more expensive than in Puerto Rico. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Carolina.
Carolina Cost of Living Breakdown
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Cost
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Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of restaurants
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Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
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| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.37 |
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.97 |
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.22 |
$3.71
-
$4.73
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of transportation
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Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$44.00 |
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $450.00 |
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
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Carolina - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of childcare
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Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
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| Monthly membership at local gym | $11.15 |
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$40.00 |
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
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Carolina - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Puerto Rico
to see the average cost of cities throughout Puerto Rico, like
Bayamon,
Fajardo,
Aguadilla,
Caguas,
Toa Alta,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Carolina.
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