Cost of living in Dunedin, New Zealand vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 122% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (S/. 34) | S/. 17 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 7 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.88 (S/. 4.91) | S/. 4.22 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 6 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.81 (S/. 15) | S/. 3.79 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.65 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.50 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.58 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.46 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.49 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (S/. 46) | S/. 42 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.15 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.99 (S/. 5.22) | S/. 1.58 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 119% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,135 (S/. 5,585) | S/. 2,943 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,639 (S/. 4,287) | S/. 1,651 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$216 (S/. 564) | S/. 212 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,495 (S/. 3,911) | S/. 2,226 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,045 (S/. 2,734) | S/. 1,159 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$144 (S/. 377) | S/. 162 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (S/. 207) | S/. 71 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$696 (S/. 1,822) | S/. 1,230 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$245 (S/. 642) | S/. 340 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (S/. 35) | S/. 34 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (S/. 59) | S/. 17 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 94% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$114 (S/. 299) | S/. 155 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (S/. 208) | S/. 102 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (S/. 427) | S/. 248 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$174 (S/. 456) | S/. 252 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 82% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,478 (S/. 90,203) | S/. 63,383 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.09 (S/. 5.46) | S/. 3.60 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$94 (S/. 246) | S/. 119 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (S/. 91) | S/. 38 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (S/. 44) | S/. 20 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (S/. 18) | S/. 22 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$42 (S/. 110) | S/. 72 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (S/. 18) | S/. 20 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.59 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.87 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.61 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.29 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.21 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (S/. 64) | S/. 42 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Dunedin (New Zealand) is 98% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (S/. 135) | S/. 37 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$27 (S/. 72) | S/. 33 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$175 (S/. 457) | S/. 90 | + 410% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$96 (S/. 252) | S/. 105 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (S/. 39) | S/. 25 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.84 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (S/. 22) | S/. 8 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$870 (S/. 2,276) | S/. 1,713 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.43 (S/. 1.12) | S/. 0.56 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (S/. 171) | S/. 170 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (S/. 67) | S/. 16 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 18,587 (NZ$7,105) in Dunedin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,300 in Lima.
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