Cost of living in Cusco, Peru vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cusco (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 27 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (NZ$1.81) | NZ$2.16 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (NZ$1.09) | NZ$6 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$3.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.18 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$3.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$4.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (NZ$13) | NZ$21 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$3.73 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$2.27 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Cusco (Peru) is 74% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,994 (NZ$767) | NZ$2,898 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,231 (NZ$474) | NZ$2,639 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (NZ$65) | NZ$309 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,437 (NZ$553) | NZ$2,350 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 742 (NZ$286) | NZ$2,007 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (NZ$55) | NZ$197 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (NZ$32) | NZ$81 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,438 (NZ$553) | NZ$734 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 394 (NZ$152) | NZ$243 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (NZ$6) | NZ$28 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cusco (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 167 (NZ$64) | NZ$117 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 141 (NZ$54) | NZ$67 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (NZ$94) | NZ$192 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (NZ$88) | NZ$228 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Cusco (Peru) is 79% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 46,952 (NZ$18,061) | NZ$34,283 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.23 (NZ$1.24) | NZ$2.06 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 53 (NZ$20) | NZ$213 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 26 (NZ$10) | NZ$30 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Cusco (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.55 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (NZ$31) | NZ$64 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (NZ$3.94) | NZ$7 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.66 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$3.92 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$4.06 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$37 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Cusco (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (NZ$17) | NZ$63 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (NZ$11) | NZ$35 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 70 (NZ$27) | NZ$232 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (NZ$38) | NZ$137 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$5.32 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$11 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,754 (NZ$675) | NZ$689 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (NZ$0.30) | NZ$0.33 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 98 (NZ$38) | NZ$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (NZ$4.31) | NZ$34 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 704 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cusco (Peru) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,040 (S/. 7,903) in Cusco.
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