Cost of living in Calgary, Canada vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (S/. 50) | S/. 24 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 7 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.76 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 4.22 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 3.79 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 13 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.38 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.50 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.53 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.46 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.49 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (S/. 57) | S/. 42 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.99 (S/. 5.69) | S/. 1.58 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,642 (S/. 4,695) | S/. 2,943 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,533 (S/. 4,384) | S/. 1,651 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$259 (S/. 739) | S/. 212 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,399 (S/. 4,000) | S/. 2,226 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$988 (S/. 2,825) | S/. 1,159 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (S/. 347) | S/. 162 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (S/. 186) | S/. 71 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$379 (S/. 1,083) | S/. 1,230 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$282 (S/. 807) | S/. 340 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (S/. 33) | S/. 34 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (S/. 65) | S/. 17 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (S/. 195) | S/. 155 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (S/. 146) | S/. 102 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (S/. 292) | S/. 248 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (S/. 460) | S/. 252 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,544 (S/. 67,307) | S/. 63,383 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.98 (S/. 2.81) | S/. 3.60 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (S/. 303) | S/. 119 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (S/. 68) | S/. 38 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 20 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (S/. 59) | S/. 22 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (S/. 183) | S/. 72 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 20 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.65 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.61 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.21 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (S/. 82) | S/. 42 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (S/. 156) | S/. 37 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (S/. 92) | S/. 33 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$197 (S/. 565) | S/. 90 | + 530% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (S/. 273) | S/. 105 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (S/. 40) | S/. 25 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.60 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 8 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$527 (S/. 1,506) | S/. 1,713 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (S/. 1.44) | S/. 0.56 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (S/. 184) | S/. 170 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (S/. 46) | S/. 16 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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