- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Canada
- Lima
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lima, Peru compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (C$4.52) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (C$3.52) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.34 (C$1.78) | C$2.38 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.71 (C$2.35) | C$4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.35 (C$1.38) | C$2.62 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (C$2.59) | C$3.73 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 6.00 (C$2.47) | C$2.90 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.50 (C$1.85) | C$2.89 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.97 (C$2.45) | C$2.31 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 5.05 (C$2.08) | C$1.76 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,700 (C$1,110) | C$1,145 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 2,633 (C$1,082) | C$990 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (C$78) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,417 (C$582) | C$919 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,150 (C$473) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 95 (C$39) | C$64 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 134 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,496 (C$615) | C$392 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 300 (C$123) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (C$3.99) | C$26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (C$61) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 167 (C$68) | C$41 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 263 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 313 (C$129) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,000 (C$24,660) | C$22,684 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (C$1.69) | C$1.19 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 200 (C$82) | C$47 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 37 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 17 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 105 (C$43) | C$85 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 26 (C$11) | C$7 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (C$5.58) | C$3.90 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.74 (C$1.95) | C$3.21 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.19 (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 20 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 64 (C$26) | C$43 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 129 (C$53) | C$84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 75 (C$31) | C$93 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (C$3.06) | C$5.44 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (C$2.05) | C$5.57 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 567 (C$233) | C$141 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.76 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 201 (C$83) | C$34 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 7 (C$2.98) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,000
(S/. 7,300)
in Lima.
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