Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (S/. 2.20) | S/. 4.20 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (S/. 6.00) | S/. 6 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.81 | + 256% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.46 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (S/. 5.47) | S/. 2.43 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.23 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (S/. 47) | S/. 42 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (S/. 6) | S/. 1.61 | + 285% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,124 (S/. 4,141) | S/. 2,871 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $937 (S/. 3,451) | S/. 1,663 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (S/. 676) | S/. 204 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $911 (S/. 3,357) | S/. 2,216 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $619 (S/. 2,283) | S/. 1,139 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (S/. 366) | S/. 163 | + 124% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (S/. 146) | S/. 68 | + 114% | |
40” flat screen tv | $334 (S/. 1,232) | S/. 1,259 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (S/. 347) | S/. 341 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (S/. 35) | S/. 34 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (S/. 64) | S/. 17 | + 265% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (S/. 145) | S/. 155 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (S/. 163) | S/. 93 | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (S/. 293) | S/. 249 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (S/. 338) | S/. 247 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,956 (S/. 77,228) | S/. 66,299 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (S/. 2.11) | S/. 3.77 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (S/. 179) | S/. 125 | + 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (S/. 40) | S/. 40 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 23 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (S/. 51) | S/. 21 | + 138% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (S/. 306) | S/. 73 | + 320% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.65 (S/. 21) | S/. 18 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.73 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.17 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.51 | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.49 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (S/. 58) | S/. 42 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (S/. 145) | S/. 34 | + 328% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (S/. 84) | S/. 33 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (S/. 502) | S/. 90 | + 460% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (S/. 217) | S/. 107 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (S/. 33) | S/. 26 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 122% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (S/. 1,599) | S/. 1,700 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (S/. 0.69) | S/. 0.53 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (S/. 129) | S/. 163 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (S/. 20) | S/. 16 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 14,675 ($3,982) in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,400 in Lima.
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