Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany vs Lima, Peru
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (S/. 45) | S/. 24 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (S/. 34) | S/. 17 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (S/. 4.23) | S/. 4.20 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.81 | + 226% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.27 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.41 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.44 | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (S/. 3.40) | S/. 5.23 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.13 (S/. 23) | S/. 43 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (S/. 4.51) | S/. 1.61 | + 181% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €908 (S/. 4,027) | S/. 2,914 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (S/. 3,005) | S/. 1,676 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (S/. 590) | S/. 205 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €486 (S/. 2,155) | S/. 2,252 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 (S/. 1,560) | S/. 1,169 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (S/. 400) | S/. 160 | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (S/. 81) | S/. 69 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €430 (S/. 1,908) | S/. 1,255 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (S/. 449) | S/. 337 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.09 (S/. 23) | S/. 35 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (S/. 59) | S/. 18 | + 234% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (S/. 352) | S/. 155 | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (S/. 144) | S/. 89 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (S/. 407) | S/. 249 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (S/. 453) | S/. 248 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,974 (S/. 79,697) | S/. 66,001 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.77 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (S/. 340) | S/. 124 | + 174% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (S/. 83) | S/. 40 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (S/. 36) | S/. 22 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (S/. 146) | S/. 74 | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.05 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (S/. 4.81) | S/. 4.57 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (S/. 5.64) | S/. 4.34 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (S/. 82) | S/. 43 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (S/. 105) | S/. 36 | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (S/. 82) | S/. 34 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (S/. 299) | S/. 90 | + 233% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (S/. 198) | S/. 107 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 29) | S/. 26 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (S/. 1,998) | S/. 1,819 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (S/. 0.80) | S/. 0.61 | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (S/. 137) | S/. 163 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 (S/. 24) | S/. 16 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.434
PEN
/
EUR
Do you live in Lima? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Madrid is 139% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Auckland is 42% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in London is 67% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Milan is 86% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Paris is 637% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 42% cheaper than in Santiago
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in New York City (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lyon (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vilnius (Lithuania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São Paulo (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bogotá (Colombia)
Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,454 (€3,485) in Leipzig to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,200 in Lima.
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Brisbane costs AU$34,990 (6 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Istanbul costs 160TL (24 minutes ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Chiang Mai costs 1,900 ฿ (27 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Riyadh costs ﷼ 12 (about 1 hour ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Nukus costs 11,000 сўм (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Dhaka costs Taka 1,600 (about 4 hours ago)