- 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 (£2.37) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 13 (£3.09) | £5.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.57 (£1.34) | £3.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.58 (£0.86) | £0.80 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.17 (£1.00) | £2.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.26 (£0.54) | £1.42 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.65) | £4.91 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (£1.07) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.50 (£0.60) | £0.84 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.68 (£1.12) | £1.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.87 (£1.41) | £1.80 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.36 (£0.33) | £0.86 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,648 (£396) | £1,307 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,104 (£265) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| 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 (£430) | £686 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 884 (£212) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 229 (£55) | £154 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 118 (£28) | £22 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,541 (£370) | £351 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 297 (£71) | £80 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 8 (£2.03) | £8 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (£2.37) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 29% 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 | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 39,420 (£9,469) | £17,989 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (£0.98) | £1.14 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 64 (£15) | £60 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 31 (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£5.08) | £3.17 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (£4.80) | £5.88 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (£20) | £73 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (£5.77) | £2.55 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.83) | £1.49 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.63) | £3.50 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.58 (£0.86) | £1.63 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.43 (£1.06) | £1.96 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (£4.11) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 47 (£11) | £36 | - 69% | |
| 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 (£3.09) | £7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.91) | £2.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (£2.06) | £3.65 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 541 (£130) | £122 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 95 (£23) | £37 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (£2.03) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,806
(S/. 7,517)
in Arequipa.
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