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Cost of living in Chimbote, Peru vs Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Chimbote (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 13 ($3.92) | $8 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8 ($2.26) | $7 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.00 ($1.51) | $4.74 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.30 ($0.69) | $1.65 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 4.28 ($1.29) | $2.77 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.50 ($0.75) | $4.08 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 3.00 ($0.90) | $3.67 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.50 ($0.75) | $3.20 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.75 ($0.53) | $2.99 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 2.00 ($0.60) | $2.20 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 20 ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.00 ($1.51) | $1.53 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.00 ($0.30) | $1.22 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Chimbote (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,000 ($302) | $980 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 750 ($226) | $632 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 150 ($45) | $248 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $618 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $485 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $106 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 85 ($26) | $44 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,500 ($754) | $275 | + 174% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 300 ($90) | $77 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 5.00 ($1.51) | $9 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 ($3.02) | $12 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Chimbote (Peru) is 13% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 200 ($60) | $40 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 148 ($44) | $37 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 ($60) | $85 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 180 ($54) | $81 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Chimbote (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 27,000 ($8,143) | $25,000 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.00 ($1.21) | $0.62 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 116 ($35) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Chimbote (Peru) is 62% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 ($2.41) | $6 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 ($15) | $43 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 3.50 ($1.06) | $3.99 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 2.50 ($0.75) | $3.74 | - 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 7 ($2.11) | $3.99 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.00 ($0.90) | $2.99 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.50 ($0.75) | $1.99 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 8 ($2.41) | $12 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Chimbote (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 20 ($6) | $39 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 ($15) | $18 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 60 ($18) | $60 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 15 ($4.52) | $4.75 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 ($2.64) | $3.25 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 ($2.41) | $1.94 | + 24% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 ($0.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 200 ($60) | $34 | + 76% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 3.50 ($1.06) | $4.78 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chimbote (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $1,850
(S/. 6,135)
in Chimbote.
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