Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 17% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 30 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 ($5.44) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 ($2.23) | $3.52 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.99 ($1.32) | $1.67 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 ($2.49) | $2.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.78 ($1.00) | $4.14 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 ($3.41) | $3.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.09 ($1.35) | $3.47 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.86 ($1.02) | $3.63 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.76 ($1.53) | $2.56 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.13) | $1.51 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 ($0.57) | $1.45 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,209 ($850) | $943 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,762 ($467) | $586 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 223 ($59) | $241 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,093 ($555) | $616 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,111 ($295) | $471 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 ($39) | $123 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 63 ($17) | $43 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,338 ($355) | $272 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 423 ($112) | $79 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 ($9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 ($5.43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 ($45) | $40 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 97 ($26) | $37 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 251 ($67) | $80 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 ($68) | $82 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 13% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 74,350 ($19,702) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.79 ($1.53) | $0.69 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 126 ($33) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 83 ($22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 ($3.98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 ($2.96) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 ($25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 30 ($8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 ($4.03) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 ($4.61) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.92 ($1.57) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.67) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 ($10) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 8% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lima | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 ($15) | $41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 ($28) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 118 ($31) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 ($10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 ($4.05) | $2.83 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 ($2.27) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,741 ($461) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 ($44) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 ($4.87) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,852 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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