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| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 17 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 28 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 16 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.34 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.72 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.84 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 9 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.86 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 4.56 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.51 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 5.06 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.47 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 3.70 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.82 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 1.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.67 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.85 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 3.26 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,912 (CHF 855) | CHF 3,201 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,828 (CHF 537) | CHF 2,520 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (CHF 69) | CHF 182 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,162 (CHF 635) | CHF 1,792 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,286 (CHF 377) | CHF 1,343 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 209 (CHF 61) | CHF 163 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (CHF 22) | CHF 49 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,281 (CHF 376) | CHF 715 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 358 (CHF 105) | CHF 126 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 126 (CHF 37) | CHF 116 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 110 (CHF 32) | CHF 51 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 275 (CHF 81) | CHF 116 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 242 (CHF 71) | CHF 183 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,953 (CHF 18,779) | CHF 26,629 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.96 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.71 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 111 (CHF 33) | CHF 61 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 37 (CHF 11) | CHF 36 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 26 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 84 (CHF 25) | CHF 122 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 23 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.41 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 4.77 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.09 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.52 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.61 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 3.79 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 49 (CHF 15) | CHF 74 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 135 (CHF 40) | CHF 141 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (CHF 34) | CHF 109 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 5.22 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,342 (CHF 688) | CHF 589 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.57 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 164 (CHF 48) | CHF 91 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2019.
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