Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 116% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (S/. 51) | S/. 24 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$10 (S/. 28) | S/. 17 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (S/. 3.88) | S/. 4.21 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (S/. 18) | S/. 6 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.58 (S/. 16) | S/. 3.82 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (S/. 26) | S/. 13 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.48 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.47 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (S/. 14) | S/. 5.60 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (S/. 68) | S/. 42 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (S/. 5.58) | S/. 1.59 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (S/. 6,319) | S/. 2,943 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (S/. 4,023) | S/. 1,651 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (S/. 578) | S/. 212 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (S/. 4,068) | S/. 2,226 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,239 (S/. 3,445) | S/. 1,159 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (S/. 501) | S/. 162 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (S/. 177) | S/. 70 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (S/. 2,017) | S/. 1,241 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (S/. 599) | S/. 340 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (S/. 30) | S/. 34 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (S/. 80) | S/. 17 | + 369% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (S/. 258) | S/. 156 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (S/. 146) | S/. 102 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (S/. 369) | S/. 247 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (S/. 309) | S/. 252 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (S/. 77,752) | S/. 63,383 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (S/. 4.11) | S/. 3.60 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (S/. 300) | S/. 119 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (S/. 76) | S/. 39 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (S/. 32) | S/. 20 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (S/. 51) | S/. 22 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (S/. 188) | S/. 72 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 20 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.52 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.22 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (S/. 72) | S/. 42 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (S/. 149) | S/. 38 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (S/. 105) | S/. 33 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (S/. 318) | S/. 92 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (S/. 332) | S/. 107 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (S/. 41) | S/. 25 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (S/. 2,002) | S/. 1,713 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (S/. 2.78) | S/. 0.56 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (S/. 159) | S/. 170 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (S/. 63) | S/. 16 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,106 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 18,842 (AU$6,774) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,900 in Lima.
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