- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Arequipa
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 56% 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/. 14 (£3.35) | £5.50 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (£1.49) | £3.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.57 (£0.83) | £0.80 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.33 (£1.01) | £2.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.39 (£0.56) | £1.51 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (£2.01) | £4.63 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (£1.04) | £1.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (£0.57) | £0.81 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 28 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (£1.44) | £1.79 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.55 (£0.36) | £0.70 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,065 (£479) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (£253) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (£56) | £186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,665 (£386) | £686 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 892 (£207) | £568 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 550 (£128) | £154 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 114 (£26) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,633 (£379) | £351 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 338 (£78) | £80 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 4.40 (£1.02) | £8 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 9 (£2.17) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (£28) | £67 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 111 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 212 (£49) | £60 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 148 (£34) | £64 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 35,000 (£8,119) | £17,989 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.92 (£0.68) | £1.15 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 58 (£13) | £60 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 29 (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (£5.01) | £3.17 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 35 (£8) | £5.88 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (£23) | £74 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 18 (£4.10) | £2.55 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (£2.51) | £1.49 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (£3.79) | £3.31 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.55 (£0.82) | £1.53 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.42 (£0.79) | £1.81 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (£4.25) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 38 (£9) | £35 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 37 (£9) | £67 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 88 (£20) | £56 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (£2.98) | £7 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.78) | £2.76 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (£1.97) | £3.56 | - 45% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | S/. 900 (£209) | £333 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 93 (£21) | £37 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (£1.90) | £9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 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
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,697
(S/. 7,314)
in Arequipa.
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