Cost of living in Puno (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Puno (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Puno | Akron, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 ($3.69) | $14 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 12 ($3.25) | $8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 ($1.72) | $3.30 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.19 ($1.13) | $0.77 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 ($1.97) | $1.99 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.79 ($0.75) | $3.80 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 19 ($5.13) | $5.41 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.96 ($1.07) | $2.44 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.78 ($0.75) | $1.62 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.35 ($1.45) | $2.39 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 24 ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.03) | $1.91 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.97 ($0.53) | $2.02 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Puno (Peru) is 67% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,043 ($282) | $2,295 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 859 ($232) | $1,347 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 166 ($45) | $183 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,406 ($380) | $1,003 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 835 ($226) | $609 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 194 ($53) | $119 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 ($20) | $33 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,512 ($409) | $245 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 484 ($131) | $173 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 19 ($5.16) | $9 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Puno (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 78 ($21) | $37 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 65 ($18) | $61 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 142 ($38) | $129 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 175 ($47) | $109 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Puno (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 32,099 ($8,680) | $21,255 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 6 ($1.65) | $0.68 | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 35 ($9) | $58 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 57 ($15) | $14 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Puno (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 5.93 ($1.60) | $6 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 10 ($2.70) | $15 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 43 ($12) | $118 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 ($3.39) | $3.63 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 9 ($2.38) | $5.27 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.86 ($1.04) | $3.29 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.71) | $1.67 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 15 ($4.06) | $16 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Puno (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Puno | Akron, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 22 ($6) | $33 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 21 ($5.65) | $22 | - 74% | |
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 | - | $47 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.66 ($1.53) | $4.80 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $479 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 73 ($20) | $43 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 9 ($2.38) | $7 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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