- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Arequipa
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (£2.44) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 14 (£3.23) | £5.50 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (£1.56) | £3.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.13 (£0.94) | £0.83 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.64 (£1.05) | £2.15 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.39 (£0.54) | £1.37 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (£1.94) | £4.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (£1.02) | £1.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (£0.56) | £0.79 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.87 (£1.11) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 29 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (£1.44) | £1.76 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.55 (£0.35) | £0.79 | - 56% | |
| 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 (£469) | £1,307 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (£248) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (£55) | £181 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,595 (£362) | £686 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 892 (£202) | £568 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 472 (£107) | £117 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 114 (£26) | £22 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,633 (£371) | £356 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 338 (£77) | £79 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 4.40 (£1.00) | £8 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 9 (£2.12) | £12 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (£27) | £67 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 111 (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 212 (£48) | £60 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 148 (£34) | £64 | - 47% | |
| 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 (£7,944) | £17,989 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.92 (£0.66) | £1.16 | - 43% | |
| 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 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (£4.90) | £3.17 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 35 (£8) | £4.75 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (£27) | £61 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 18 (£4.01) | £2.66 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (£2.33) | £1.39 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (£3.71) | £3.14 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.55 (£0.81) | £1.63 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.42 (£0.78) | £1.71 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (£4.16) | £14 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 38 (£9) | £37 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 37 (£8) | £71 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 88 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (£2.98) | £8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.72) | £2.76 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (£1.93) | £4.16 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,260 (£286) | £420 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 93 (£21) | £37 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 9 (£2.10) | £9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 381 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.22699
GBP
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,807
(S/. 7,961)
in Arequipa.
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