Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 24% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 20% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 29 (R$ 45) | R$ 28 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (R$ 32) | R$ 34 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 12 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.03 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.66 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 6 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.96 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.80 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (R$ 65) | R$ 49 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.05 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 4.75 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 32% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,225 (R$ 5,017) | R$ 3,394 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,095 (R$ 3,258) | R$ 1,927 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 219 (R$ 341) | R$ 726 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,311 (R$ 3,595) | R$ 2,488 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,392 (R$ 2,166) | R$ 1,490 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (R$ 232) | R$ 411 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (R$ 110) | R$ 73 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,069 (R$ 1,663) | R$ 1,807 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 401 (R$ 624) | R$ 722 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (R$ 65) | R$ 18 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 21% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 162 (R$ 252) | R$ 153 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (R$ 165) | R$ 186 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 303 (R$ 472) | R$ 311 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 275 (R$ 427) | R$ 286 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 14% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,932 (R$ 87,005) | R$ 119,242 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.81 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 165 (R$ 256) | R$ 230 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 67 (R$ 104) | R$ 37 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 45% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (R$ 47) | R$ 56 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 122 (R$ 190) | R$ 190 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 19 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (R$ 29) | R$ 19 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.85 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 48 (R$ 75) | R$ 45 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 38% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (R$ 80) | R$ 69 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 48 (R$ 74) | R$ 58 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 109 (R$ 169) | R$ 155 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 170 (R$ 264) | R$ 200 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 11 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,269 (R$ 5,084) | R$ 2,768 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 190 (R$ 295) | R$ 97 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 171% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,309 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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