- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United States
- Chiclayo
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiclayo, Peru compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Chiclayo (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 10 ($3.17) | $13 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 17 ($5.29) | $7 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.50 ($1.71) | $4.41 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.70 ($1.15) | $0.85 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.30 ($1.65) | $2.58 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 1.56 ($0.49) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 8 ($2.38) | $5.74 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.93 ($0.91) | $3.12 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.50 ($0.78) | $1.64 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.52 ($1.09) | $2.75 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 ($12) | $13 | - 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 3.67 ($1.14) | $1.83 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 0.96 ($0.30) | $1.55 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Chiclayo (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,667 ($518) | $1,022 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,500 ($467) | $769 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 119 ($37) | $158 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,100 ($342) | $885 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 500 ($156) | $563 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 148 ($46) | $32 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 4,227 ($1,315) | $356 | + 269% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 350 ($109) | $85 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 21 ($7) | $8 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Chiclayo (Peru) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 111 ($35) | $38 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 91 ($28) | $36 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 155 ($48) | $70 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 155 ($48) | $95 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Chiclayo (Peru) is 6% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,184 ($17,163) | $22,205 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 6 ($2.02) | $0.61 | + 230% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 83 ($26) | $43 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Chiclayo (Peru) is 9% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 17 ($5.29) | $6 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 14 ($4.35) | $11 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.00 ($0.93) | $1.43 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Chiclayo (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 32 ($10) | $32 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 26 ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 ($16) | $139 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 74 ($23) | $66 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 18 ($5.44) | $7 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 ($2.80) | $4.41 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 ($2.07) | $5.01 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 ($0.16) | $0.56 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 60 ($19) | $46 | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 6 ($1.98) | $6 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiclayo (Peru) is 37% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,001
(S/. 6,435)
in Chiclayo.
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