Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 20 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (C$2.87) | C$5.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.41 (C$1.73) | C$1.85 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (C$2.44) | C$4.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.95 (C$1.16) | C$3.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (C$4.31) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.74 (C$1.86) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.54 (C$1.00) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.25 (C$2.06) | C$3.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (C$14) | C$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (C$2.73) | C$2.48 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (C$1,134) | C$2,136 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,705 (C$668) | C$1,241 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 219 (C$86) | C$133 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,219 (C$870) | C$1,120 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,262 (C$495) | C$806 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 207 (C$81) | C$66 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 79 (C$31) | C$50 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,364 (C$535) | C$322 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (C$145) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (C$59) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (C$45) | C$38 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 259 (C$101) | C$96 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 269 (C$106) | C$112 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 58,161 (C$22,803) | C$22,935 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.88 (C$1.52) | C$1.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 113 (C$44) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 35 (C$14) | - | - | |
| 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/. 24 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (C$4.94) | C$3.78 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.91 (C$1.53) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.61 (C$1.81) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 48 (C$19) | C$50 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (C$13) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 120 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 126 (C$49) | C$94 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.88) | C$5.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (C$3.04) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,276 (C$893) | C$647 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 179 (C$70) | C$36 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (C$5.42) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,095 (S/. 10,443) in Lima.
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