- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Arequipa
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 10 (£2.33) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 14 (£3.24) | £5.50 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.99 (£1.43) | £3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.58 (£0.85) | £0.80 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.33 (£1.03) | £2.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.13 (£0.51) | £1.42 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.62) | £4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (£1.07) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (£0.58) | £0.81 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.65 (£1.11) | £1.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.89 (£1.40) | £1.80 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.33 (£0.32) | £0.71 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,921 (£458) | £1,307 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,050 (£250) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (£58) | £186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,788 (£426) | £686 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 884 (£211) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 283 (£67) | £154 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 118 (£28) | £22 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,541 (£367) | £351 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 297 (£71) | £80 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 8 (£2.01) | £8 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (£2.35) | £12 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 123 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 104 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 222 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 172 (£41) | £64 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 39,420 (£9,391) | £17,989 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.89 (£0.69) | £1.14 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 58 (£14) | £60 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 31 (£7) | £18 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£5.03) | £3.17 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (£4.76) | £5.88 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (£20) | £73 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (£5.72) | £2.55 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.81) | £1.49 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.60) | £3.31 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.58 (£0.85) | £1.53 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.43 (£1.06) | £1.81 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (£4.08) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 37 (£9) | £35 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 26 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 64 (£15) | £67 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 84 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (£3.06) | £7 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.89) | £2.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (£2.04) | £3.68 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 541 (£129) | £122 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 95 (£23) | £37 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (£2.01) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,675
(S/. 7,030)
in Arequipa.
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