Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 127% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$18 (S/. 53) | S/. 24 | 120% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | 73% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.13 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | 101% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.39 (S/. 4.01) | S/. 4.20 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$6 (S/. 18) | S/. 6 | 191% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$5.58 (S/. 16) | S/. 3.81 | 321% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$9 (S/. 27) | S/. 13 | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.22 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.41 | 175% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.10 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.44 | 266% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.15 (S/. 15) | S/. 5.23 | 183% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$24 (S/. 70) | S/. 42 | 67% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$3.07 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.01 (S/. 5.77) | S/. 1.61 | 258% |
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,272 (S/. 6,537) | S/. 2,914 | 124% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,446 (S/. 4,161) | S/. 1,676 | 148% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$208 (S/. 598) | S/. 205 | 191% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,462 (S/. 4,208) | S/. 2,252 | 87% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,239 (S/. 3,564) | S/. 1,169 | 205% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$180 (S/. 518) | S/. 160 | 224% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$63 (S/. 183) | S/. 69 | 166% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$725 (S/. 2,086) | S/. 1,261 | 65% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$215 (S/. 620) | S/. 339 | 83% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$11 (S/. 31) | S/. 34 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$29 (S/. 83) | S/. 17 | 376% |
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$93 (S/. 267) | S/. 155 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$52 (S/. 151) | S/. 89 | 69% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$133 (S/. 382) | S/. 249 | 54% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$111 (S/. 320) | S/. 248 | 29% |
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$27,952 (S/. 80,431) | S/. 66,001 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.48 (S/. 4.26) | S/. 3.71 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$108 (S/. 310) | S/. 122 | 154% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$27 (S/. 79) | S/. 38 | 109% |
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$11 (S/. 33) | S/. 21 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$18 (S/. 53) | S/. 22 | 146% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$68 (S/. 194) | S/. 73 | 167% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | 18% |
| 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/. 16) | S/. 17 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$2.66 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.54 | 69% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.81 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.43 | 148% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$26 (S/. 75) | S/. 43 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 156% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Cairns (Australia) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$54 (S/. 154) | S/. 35 | 342% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 (S/. 109) | S/. 34 | 224% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$114 (S/. 329) | S/. 90 | 267% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$119 (S/. 343) | S/. 107 | 220% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$15 (S/. 42) | S/. 25 | 67% |
| 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 | 146% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$720 (S/. 2,071) | S/. 1,819 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$1.00 (S/. 2.88) | S/. 0.57 | 406% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$57 (S/. 164) | S/. 163 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$23 (S/. 65) | S/. 16 | 305% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 17,687 (AU$6,147) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,100 in Lima.