- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Trujillo
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Trujillo (Peru) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trujillo (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | S/. 8.75 (£2.04) | £11.09 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8.50 (£1.98) | £4.96 | 60% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | S/. 5.50 (£1.28) | £4.71 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.55 (£0.59) | £1.10 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.35 (£1.01) | £2.15 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.30 (£0.54) | £2.21 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 5.50 (£1.28) | £2.55 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.30 (£0.54) | £1.67 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.25 (£0.76) | £1.89 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.65 (£0.85) | £1.73 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (£7.58) | £8.19 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 4.20 (£0.98) | £1.81 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.05 (£0.24) | £0.86 | 71% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Trujillo (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | S/. 1,760 (£410) | £717 | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 240 (£56) | £98 | 43% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | S/. 275 (£64) | £17.20 | 273% |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,100 (£490) | £440 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | S/. 340 (£79) | £94 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 16.25 (£3.79) | £5.31 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (£2.33) | £9.67 | 76% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Trujillo (Peru) is 0% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | S/. 130 (£30) | £64 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | S/. 185 (£43) | £31 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | S/. 230 (£54) | £57 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | S/. 105 (£24) | £46 | 46% |
| Transportation | 47% | ||
| Transportation in Trujillo (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 57,917 (£13,501) | £15,571 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.04 (£0.94) | £1.38 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | S/. 75 (£17.37) | £49 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (£7.88) | £11.87 | 34% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Trujillo (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | S/. 15.20 (£3.54) | £5.84 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £3.07 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 7 (£1.63) | £1.75 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (£3.26) | £2.42 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.50 (£0.82) | £1.79 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4 (£0.93) | £1.64 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (£3.50) | £9.14 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in Trujillo (Peru) is 49% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 30 (£6.99) | £21 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 19.50 (£4.55) | £16.69 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 75 (£17.48) | £69 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | S/. 90 (£21) | £53 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 12.50 (£2.91) | £6.25 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11.50 (£2.68) | £2.67 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | S/. 6.50 (£1.52) | £2.89 | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 533 (£124) | £126 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.73 (£0.17) | £0.26 | 34% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | S/. 105 (£24) | £40 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | S/. 6.57 (£1.53) | £7.57 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,453 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Trujillo (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Glasgow
you would need to make just about £1,755
(S/. 7,530)
in Trujillo.