Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 30 (34 zł) | 34 zł | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (24 zł) | 28 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.99 (5.73 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.78 (4.34 zł) | 13 zł | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.09 (5.84 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.86 (4.43 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.76 (7 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (44 zł) | 35 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (2.45 zł) | 3.25 zł | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 29% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,245 (3,722 zł) | 5,314 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,762 (2,021 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 223 (256 zł) | 860 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,093 (2,401 zł) | 3,371 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,111 (1,275 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (170 zł) | 383 zł | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 63 (73 zł) | 45 zł | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,338 (1,535 zł) | 1,833 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 423 (485 zł) | 409 zł | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (40 zł) | 24 zł | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (23 zł) | 32 zł | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 37% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 (197 zł) | 299 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 97 (111 zł) | 204 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 251 (288 zł) | 321 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (293 zł) | 362 zł | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 74,350 (85,278 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.59 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 126 (144 zł) | 160 zł | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 41 (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (13 zł) | 39 zł | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (107 zł) | 157 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 30 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.71 (7 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (42 zł) | 63 zł | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 14% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (64 zł) | 72 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (44 zł) | 58 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (120 zł) | 174 zł | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 118 (135 zł) | 142 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (41 zł) | 24 zł | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,741 (1,997 zł) | 2,144 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (0.72 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (191 zł) | 120 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
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These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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