- Cost of Living
- Peru
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- Pucallpa
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Cost of living in Pucallpa, Peru compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Pucallpa (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (¥369) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 14 (¥469) | ¥1,200 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (¥221) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.67 (¥122) | ¥168 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 4.53 (¥151) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.12 (¥138) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 7 (¥246) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.87 (¥129) | ¥600 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.18 (¥73) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.95 (¥132) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 23 (¥782) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.31 (¥177) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.78 (¥59) | - | - | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Pucallpa (Peru) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,577 (¥52,614) | ¥82,500 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 599 (¥19,982) | ¥85,000 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 138 (¥4,607) | ¥15,000 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 828 (¥27,614) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 266 (¥8,883) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 75 (¥2,488) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 188 (¥6,274) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,321 (¥44,096) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 288 (¥9,624) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 17 (¥564) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 8 (¥283) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Pucallpa (Peru) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 219 (¥7,301) | ¥7,000 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 64 (¥2,139) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (¥8,343) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 82 (¥2,749) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Pucallpa (Peru) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,484 (¥2,118,459) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.84 (¥95) | ¥158 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 55 (¥1,835) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Pucallpa (Peru) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 9 (¥300) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 5.00 (¥167) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 35 (¥1,168) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 3.00 (¥100) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 7 (¥225) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 13 (¥418) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 2.75 (¥92) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.00 (¥100) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (¥612) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Pucallpa (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 46 (¥1,546) | ¥5,000 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 14 (¥456) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 87 (¥2,916) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 9 (¥286) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 (¥298) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 3.92 (¥131) | ¥550 | - 76% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.33 (¥11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 48 (¥1,595) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (¥256) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pucallpa (Peru) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥263,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥218,040
(S/. 6,534)
in Pucallpa.
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