- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Portugal
- Trujillo
- Coimbra
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Trujillo (Peru) and Coimbra (Portugal)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trujillo (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | S/. 8.75 (€2.58) | €7 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8.50 (€2.51) | €5.38 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | S/. 5.50 (€1.62) | €3.23 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.55 (€0.75) | €0.59 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.35 (€1.28) | €1.85 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.30 (€0.68) | €1.04 | 35% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 5.50 (€1.62) | €3.83 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.30 (€0.68) | €1.10 | 38% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.25 (€0.96) | €1.14 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.65 (€1.08) | €0.77 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€9.59) | €6 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 4.20 (€1.24) | €1.58 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.05 (€0.31) | €0.79 | 61% |
| Housing | 11% | ||
| Housing in Trujillo (Peru) is 11% more expensive than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | S/. 1,760 (€519) | €607 | 15% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 240 (€71) | €97 | 27% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | S/. 275 (€81) | €23 | 255% |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,100 (€619) | €517 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | S/. 340 (€100) | €59 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 16.25 (€4.79) | €7.50 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (€2.95) | €5.86 | 50% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Trujillo (Peru) is 9% more expensive than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | S/. 130 (€38) | €83 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | S/. 185 (€55) | €31 | 75% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | S/. 230 (€68) | €67 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | S/. 105 (€31) | €69 | 55% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Trujillo (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 57,917 (€17,082) | €28,114 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.04 (€1.19) | €1.55 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | S/. 75 (€22) | €36 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (€9.97) | €14.10 | 29% |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Trujillo (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | S/. 15.20 (€4.48) | €3.75 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.83 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 7 (€2.06) | €3.07 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (€4.13) | €3.69 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.50 (€1.03) | €1.36 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4 (€1.18) | €2.40 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€4.42) | €12.10 | 63% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Trujillo (Peru) is 24% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 30 (€8.85) | €18.50 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 19.50 (€5.75) | €12 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 75 (€22) | €34 | 34% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | S/. 90 (€27) | €32 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 12.50 (€3.69) | €4.33 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11.50 (€3.39) | €2.57 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | S/. 6.50 (€1.92) | €1.64 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 533 (€157) | €199 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.73 (€0.22) | €0.21 | 2% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | S/. 105 (€31) | €45 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | S/. 6.57 (€1.94) | €4.03 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Trujillo (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Coimbra
you would need to make just about €2,491
(S/. 8,446)
in Trujillo.