Cost of living in Chincha Alta, Peru vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (€2.50) | €16 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 47 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.00 (€0.90) | €3.67 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.22 (€0.73) | €0.97 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (€1.31) | €2.28 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 1.72 (€0.39) | €1.87 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 24 (€5.52) | €5.47 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.45 (€0.78) | €1.70 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.92 (€0.43) | €1.22 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (€1.56) | €1.71 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 27 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 4.78 (€1.08) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.83 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,200 (€271) | €1,020 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 888 (€201) | €836 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 100 (€23) | €155 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 600 (€136) | €779 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 350 (€79) | €531 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 120 (€27) | €123 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 79 (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,178 (€266) | €383 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 450 (€102) | €117 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.17) | €11 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (€4.90) | €10 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 79% | |||
Clothes in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 79% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 70 (€16) | €79 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 25 (€5.65) | €43 | - 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 195 (€44) | €93 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 200 (€45) | €129 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,515 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 9 (€2.03) | €1.34 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 60 (€14) | €48 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 7 (€1.58) | €4.50 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 9 (€1.98) | €3.72 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.39) | €3.39 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.00 (€0.68) | €1.36 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.50 (€0.56) | €2.40 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 20 (€4.52) | €22 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Chincha Alta (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 15 (€3.39) | €35 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 11 (€2.54) | €21 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 40 (€9) | €51 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 10 (€2.26) | €8 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (€1.58) | €3.09 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (€2.03) | €4.65 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,800 (€407) | €438 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.18 (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 120 (€27) | €27 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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