- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Australia
- Ica
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ica, Peru compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Ica (Peru) is 62% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 8 (AU$3.14) | AU$17 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (AU$2.72) | AU$5.18 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.72 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.56 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 3.28 (AU$1.33) | AU$4.38 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 1.97 (AU$0.80) | AU$5.29 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 5.57 (AU$2.26) | AU$4.77 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.26 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.75 (AU$0.71) | AU$5.56 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$5.58 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (AU$2.63) | AU$3.71 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (AU$0.86) | AU$3.01 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Ica (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,175 (AU$476) | AU$2,563 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 771 (AU$312) | AU$1,656 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 203 (AU$82) | AU$264 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,421 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,042 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$132 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | AU$67 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | AU$1,162 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 307 (AU$125) | AU$238 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$27 | - | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Ica (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 98 (AU$40) | AU$104 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 78 (AU$32) | AU$77 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 207 (AU$84) | AU$150 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 149 (AU$60) | AU$132 | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Ica (Peru) is 0% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,495 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.87 (AU$1.57) | AU$1.54 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Ica (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 55 (AU$22) | AU$49 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$2.94 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.25 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 10 (AU$4.05) | AU$27 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Ica (Peru) is 51% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 16 (AU$7) | AU$50 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 59 (AU$24) | AU$70 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$18 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$3.74 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (AU$2.03) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 80 (AU$32) | AU$69 | - 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 5.57 (AU$2.26) | AU$20 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Ica (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,600
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,364
(S/. 10,770)
in Ica.
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