- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Callao
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Callao, Peru compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Callao (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 10 (£2.22) | £15 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 17 (£3.77) | £5.50 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 15 (£3.33) | £3.42 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.00 (£0.67) | £0.81 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.60 (£1.24) | £2.15 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 8 (£1.75) | £1.37 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (£3.11) | £4.65 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.80 (£1.07) | £1.77 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (£0.67) | £0.79 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.00 (£0.89) | £1.64 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 40 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.60 (£1.24) | £1.76 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 4.00 (£0.89) | £0.76 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Callao (Peru) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,000 (£444) | £1,307 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £1,091 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 250 (£55) | £181 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 400 (£89) | £22 | + 311% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 7,999 (£1,775) | £356 | + 399% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 600 (£133) | £79 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Callao (Peru) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 169 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 299 (£66) | £32 | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 399 (£89) | £60 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 399 (£89) | £64 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Callao (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 30,000 (£6,657) | £17,989 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.50 (£0.78) | £1.14 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 90 (£20) | £60 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Callao (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 30 (£7) | £3.17 | + 110% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 29 (£6) | £2.60 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.33) | £1.39 | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.33) | £3.06 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.00 (£0.89) | £1.57 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.50 (£0.78) | £1.96 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (£3.33) | £15 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Callao (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 40 (£9) | £36 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 40 (£9) | £18 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 (£11) | £68 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (£29) | £56 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 18 (£3.99) | £7 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (£1.78) | £2.76 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (£1.11) | £4.24 | - 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (£33) | £37 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 6.00 (£1.33) | £9 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Callao (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,886
(S/. 13,004)
in Callao.
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