Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 18% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 27 (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.06 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.97 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.24 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.16 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.90 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.33 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (R$ 55) | R$ 52 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.27 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 4.92 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 56% 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/. 3,467 (R$ 4,556) | R$ 2,933 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,086 (R$ 2,741) | R$ 1,749 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 210 (R$ 276) | R$ 194 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,465 (R$ 3,239) | R$ 2,001 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,475 (R$ 1,939) | R$ 1,425 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 167 (R$ 220) | R$ 191 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (R$ 103) | R$ 60 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,301 (R$ 1,710) | R$ 1,795 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 565 (R$ 743) | R$ 548 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 40 (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 12% cheaper than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 170 (R$ 224) | R$ 185 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (R$ 136) | R$ 192 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 271 (R$ 357) | R$ 370 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (R$ 348) | R$ 290 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 12% 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/. 73,103 (R$ 96,064) | R$ 94,352 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.25 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.51 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 180 (R$ 236) | R$ 215 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 43 (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 48% 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/. 27 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 36 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 108 (R$ 142) | R$ 188 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 29 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.60 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 12% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lima | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 67 (R$ 88) | R$ 60 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 47 (R$ 62) | R$ 49 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 115 (R$ 151) | R$ 190 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 144 (R$ 189) | R$ 201 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 37 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 11 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,457 (R$ 3,228) | R$ 3,195 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (R$ 1.02) | R$ 1.43 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 170 (R$ 223) | R$ 92 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 215% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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