- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Lima
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lima, Peru compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (元22) | 元10 | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (元31) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (元17) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.60 (元9) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.71 (元11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.35 (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (元25) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (元12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 6.00 (元12) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.50 (元9) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (元59) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (元13) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 5.05 (元10) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,700 (元5,282) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 2,633 (元5,152) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (元373) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,417 (元2,772) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,150 (元2,250) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 95 (元186) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 134 (元263) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,283 (元2,510) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (元589) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (元59) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (元35) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (元291) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 167 (元326) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 263 (元515) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 313 (元612) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,000 (元117,381) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (元8) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 200 (元391) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 52 (元103) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 17 (元33) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (元43) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (元140) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (元52) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (元24) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (元31) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (元9) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.90 (元10) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (元45) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 60 (元117) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (元70) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 142 (元278) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 75 (元147) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (元42) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (元15) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.00 (元10) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,006 (元3,924) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.76 (元1.49) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 201 (元393) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 7 (元14) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.956
CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,888
(S/. 8,632)
in Lima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元16,000
in Aksu.
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