- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Canada
- Lima
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lima, Peru compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (C$4.29) | C$15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (C$3.34) | C$5.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.51 (C$1.76) | C$2.17 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.71 (C$2.23) | C$4.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.35 (C$1.31) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (C$2.45) | C$4.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 6.00 (C$2.34) | C$3.31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.50 (C$1.76) | C$3.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (C$12) | C$16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (C$2.58) | C$2.51 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 5.05 (C$1.97) | C$2.07 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,700 (C$1,053) | C$1,576 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 2,633 (C$1,027) | C$1,122 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (C$74) | C$109 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,417 (C$553) | C$1,019 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,150 (C$449) | C$774 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 95 (C$37) | C$66 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 134 (C$52) | C$40 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,288 (C$502) | C$377 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 309 (C$121) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (C$7) | C$23 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (C$58) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 167 (C$65) | C$40 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 263 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 313 (C$122) | C$92 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,000 (C$23,406) | C$22,749 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (C$1.60) | C$1.27 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 200 (C$78) | C$65 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 54 (C$21) | C$31 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 23 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 91 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$6 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (C$4.68) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (C$1.73) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.90 (C$1.91) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (C$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (C$52) | C$101 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 75 (C$29) | C$87 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (C$2.90) | C$5.53 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (C$1.95) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,053 (C$801) | C$549 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.76 (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 201 (C$78) | C$35 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 7 (C$2.83) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,972 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,390
(S/. 8,691)
in Lima.
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