Cost of living in Trujillo (Peru) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Trujillo (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 17 (£3.05) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (£2.75) | £5.57 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.89 (£1.08) | £3.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.13 (£0.76) | £0.87 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.59 (£0.84) | £2.43 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.00 (£0.55) | £1.91 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.03) | £3.58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (£0.82) | £1.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.42 (£0.45) | £1.13 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.67 (£1.04) | £2.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 6 (£1.19) | £1.64 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.64 (£0.30) | £1.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Trujillo (Peru) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,628 (£299) | £1,117 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,011 (£186) | £868 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (£31) | £170 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,323 (£243) | £661 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 751 (£138) | £621 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 213 (£39) | £125 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 89 (£16) | £21 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,518 (£279) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 329 (£60) | £110 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 22 (£3.99) | £7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (£2.30) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Trujillo (Peru) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 110 (£20) | £63 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 118 (£22) | £30 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 260 (£48) | £72 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 183 (£34) | £68 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Trujillo (Peru) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 42,529 (£7,821) | £17,932 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.74 (£0.69) | £1.25 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 77 (£14) | £65 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 51 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Trujillo (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (£2.93) | £3.03 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 17 (£3.08) | £4.55 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (£16) | £62 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 12 (£2.16) | £2.75 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.21) | £1.32 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£2.74) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.64 (£0.85) | £1.73 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.48 (£0.64) | £1.61 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (£3.28) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Trujillo (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Trujillo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (£7) | £31 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (£5.64) | £18 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (£16) | £62 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 86 (£16) | £60 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 17 (£3.22) | £8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (£2.05) | £2.75 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 6 (£1.15) | £3.83 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,708 (£314) | £389 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (£30) | £37 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (£1.43) | £9 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 314 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2021.
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