Cost of living in Iquitos (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Iquitos (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (kr42) | kr150 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (kr32) | kr85 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 14 (kr27) | kr38 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 7 (kr14) | kr14 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (kr12) | kr32 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 8 (kr15) | kr20 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 20 (kr39) | kr43 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 13 (kr24) | kr17 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 4.04 (kr8) | kr13 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.55 (kr11) | kr9 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (kr72) | kr81 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 10 (kr19) | kr20 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.52 (kr4.81) | kr10 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Iquitos (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,431 (kr2,727) | kr12,078 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 913 (kr1,740) | kr10,088 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 218 (kr416) | kr797 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,152 (kr2,194) | kr8,998 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 781 (kr1,488) | kr6,853 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 187 (kr356) | kr621 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 95 (kr180) | kr164 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,253 (kr2,387) | kr2,390 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 500 (kr953) | kr488 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (kr63) | kr43 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 28 (kr54) | kr230 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Iquitos (Peru) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 115 (kr219) | kr622 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 108 (kr206) | kr294 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 286 (kr544) | kr789 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 270 (kr514) | kr1,009 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Iquitos (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 49,178 (kr93,706) | kr314,482 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.76 (kr7) | kr15 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (kr251) | kr467 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 73 (kr139) | kr409 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Iquitos (Peru) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 31 (kr59) | kr37 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 45 (kr85) | kr82 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 70 (kr134) | kr500 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 45 (kr85) | kr37 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (kr30) | kr31 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (kr33) | kr18 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.94 (kr9) | kr12 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.71 (kr11) | kr17 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 21 (kr41) | kr202 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Iquitos (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iquitos | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (kr64) | kr297 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 24 (kr46) | kr209 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 109 (kr208) | kr455 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 75 (kr144) | kr541 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (kr43) | kr77 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (kr24) | kr49 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (kr14) | kr42 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 512 (kr976) | kr3,632 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 1.00 (kr1.91) | kr0.88 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 100 (kr191) | kr211 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 25 (kr48) | kr54 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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