- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Iran
- Puno
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puno, Peru compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Puno (Peru) is 14% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 6.00 (﷼ 78,405) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 10 (﷼ 130,674) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (﷼ 94,645) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.00 (﷼ 65,337) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 180% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 4.00 (﷼ 52,270) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.00 (﷼ 26,135) | ﷼ 30,000 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 20 (﷼ 261,348) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.00 (﷼ 39,202) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (﷼ 39,202) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.00 (﷼ 65,337) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 16 (﷼ 209,079) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (﷼ 91,472) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 228% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (﷼ 26,135) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 78% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Puno (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,108 (﷼ 14,480,794) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (﷼ 14,267,534) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 800 (﷼ 10,453,937) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 600 (﷼ 7,840,453) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 150 (﷼ 1,960,113) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,800 (﷼ 23,521,359) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (﷼ 5,226,969) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 6.00 (﷼ 78,405) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 50 (﷼ 653,371) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 323% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Puno (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 80 (﷼ 1,045,394) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (﷼ 1,306,742) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (﷼ 2,613,484) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 350 (﷼ 4,573,598) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Puno (Peru) is 77% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 562,945,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 8 (﷼ 109,860) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 1021% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 30 (﷼ 392,023) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 9 (﷼ 117,154) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Puno (Peru) is 11% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 3.00 (﷼ 39,202) | ﷼ 71,667 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 6.00 (﷼ 78,405) | ﷼ 110,000 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (﷼ 653,371) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 324% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (﷼ 163,343) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 13 (﷼ 169,876) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 2.00 (﷼ 26,135) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 10 (﷼ 130,674) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 104% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 6.00 (﷼ 78,405) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Puno (Peru) is 23% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 368,227 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 18 (﷼ 235,214) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 433,333 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 45 (﷼ 588,034) | ﷼ 717,668 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (﷼ 261,348) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (﷼ 104,539) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 6.00 (﷼ 78,405) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,200 (﷼ 15,680,906) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (﷼ 6,534) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 553% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 80 (﷼ 1,045,394) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (﷼ 130,674) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puno (Peru) is 12% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 83,542,810
(S/. 6,393)
in Puno
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 74,600,000
in Abadan.
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