Cost of living in Gibraltar vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Gibraltar is 90% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (S/. 46) | S/. 24 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (S/. 31) | S/. 17 | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.27 (S/. 17) | S/. 7 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.42 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.78 (S/. 14) | S/. 6 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.57 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.81 | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.40 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.73 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.41 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (S/. 15) | S/. 2.44 | + 510% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £0.98 (S/. 5.02) | S/. 5.23 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £5.69 (S/. 29) | S/. 42 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.37 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.31 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.62 | + 311% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Gibraltar is 234% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,470 (S/. 12,603) | S/. 2,914 | + 332% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,426 (S/. 7,278) | S/. 1,676 | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £104 (S/. 529) | S/. 205 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,386 (S/. 7,072) | S/. 2,252 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £880 (S/. 4,490) | S/. 1,169 | + 284% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £63 (S/. 323) | S/. 160 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £34 (S/. 173) | S/. 69 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 (S/. 1,786) | S/. 1,261 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (S/. 415) | S/. 339 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (S/. 48) | S/. 34 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (S/. 48) | S/. 17 | + 173% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Gibraltar is 67% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £39 (S/. 200) | S/. 155 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £39 (S/. 198) | S/. 89 | + 122% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £51 (S/. 260) | S/. 249 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (S/. 203) | S/. 248 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Gibraltar is 18% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £12,722 (S/. 64,915) | S/. 66,001 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.02 (S/. 5.18) | S/. 3.71 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £23 (S/. 119) | S/. 122 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (S/. 102) | S/. 38 | + 168% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Gibraltar is 28% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.52 (S/. 13) | S/. 21 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (S/. 255) | S/. 73 | + 250% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.88 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.96 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.59 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.43 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (S/. 58) | S/. 43 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Gibraltar is 59% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (S/. 134) | S/. 35 | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £12 (S/. 62) | S/. 34 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £22 (S/. 112) | S/. 90 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (S/. 264) | S/. 107 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.25 (S/. 27) | S/. 25 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £1.84 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.05 (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (S/. 1,255) | S/. 1,819 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (S/. 0.88) | S/. 0.61 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £55 (S/. 282) | S/. 163 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.93 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 98% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,864 (£3,109) in Gibraltar to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,000 in Lima.
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