Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 184 (S/. 33) | S/. 24 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (S/. 3.56) | S/. 4.22 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (S/. 4.64) | S/. 3.79 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.50 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (S/. 4.59) | S/. 2.46 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (S/. 4.27) | S/. 5.49 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (S/. 47) | S/. 42 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 23 (S/. 4.20) | S/. 7 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (S/. 3.09) | S/. 1.58 | + 95% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,838 (S/. 2,675) | S/. 2,890 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,082 (S/. 1,097) | S/. 1,637 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,518 (S/. 274) | S/. 212 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,990 (S/. 1,621) | S/. 2,242 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,382 (S/. 790) | S/. 1,154 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 (S/. 143) | S/. 162 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 358 (S/. 65) | S/. 71 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,518 (S/. 995) | S/. 1,232 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,667 (S/. 301) | S/. 340 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (S/. 18) | S/. 34 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 874 (S/. 158) | S/. 155 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 (S/. 96) | S/. 102 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,326 (S/. 239) | S/. 248 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,395 (S/. 251) | S/. 252 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,398 (S/. 46,228) | S/. 63,383 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (S/. 3.48) | S/. 3.60 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 491 (S/. 89) | S/. 120 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 169 (S/. 30) | S/. 38 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 63 (S/. 11) | S/. 20 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 (S/. 42) | S/. 22 | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 653 (S/. 118) | S/. 72 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (S/. 12) | S/. 20 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (S/. 5.06) | S/. 4.61 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (S/. 5.55) | S/. 4.21 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 (S/. 29) | S/. 42 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 321 (S/. 58) | S/. 37 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (S/. 27) | S/. 33 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 738 (S/. 133) | S/. 90 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 906 (S/. 163) | S/. 105 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 82 (S/. 15) | S/. 25 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 60 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,609 (S/. 1,733) | S/. 1,713 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.17 (S/. 0.57) | S/. 0.56 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 783 (S/. 141) | S/. 170 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,838 (Mex$ 49,021) in Cuernavaca.
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