- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Nigeria
- Lima
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lima, Peru compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (1,228 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (1,754 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (957 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.60 (513 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.71 (638 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.35 (374 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (1,424 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (702 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 6.00 (670 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.50 (502 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (3,350 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 85% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (724 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 5.05 (564 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 32% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,700 (301,455 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 2,633 (294,012 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (21,262 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,417 (158,179 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,150 (128,398 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 95 (10,631 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 49% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 134 (14,989 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,283 (143,225 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (33,634 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (3,386 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 267% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (1,976 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 69% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (16,580 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 167 (18,590 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 263 (29,376 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 313 (34,931 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 87% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,000 (6,699,011 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (458 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 216% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 200 (22,330 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 52 (5,860 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 84% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 51% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 17 (1,864 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (2,468 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (7,996 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (2,993 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (1,370 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (1,744 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (503 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.90 (547 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (2,572 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 137% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 60 (6,671 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (4,019 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 142 (15,850 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 296% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 75 (8,374 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (2,407 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (831 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (558 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 14% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,006 (223,951 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.76 (85 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 201 (22,454 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 7 (809 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 137% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
111.650
NGN
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,960,964 ₦
(S/. 17,563)
in Lima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,690,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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