Cost of living in León, Spain vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in León (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (S/. 60) | S/. 24 | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (S/. 31) | S/. 17 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (S/. 3.74) | S/. 4.20 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.56 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.81 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (S/. 27) | S/. 13 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (S/. 4.51) | S/. 2.44 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 (S/. 3.35) | S/. 5.23 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (S/. 33) | S/. 42 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (S/. 3.23) | S/. 1.62 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in León (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 (S/. 3,105) | S/. 2,914 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €503 (S/. 2,218) | S/. 1,676 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (S/. 492) | S/. 205 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €424 (S/. 1,867) | S/. 2,252 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €320 (S/. 1,411) | S/. 1,169 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (S/. 396) | S/. 160 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (S/. 144) | S/. 69 | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | €429 (S/. 1,891) | S/. 1,261 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (S/. 391) | S/. 339 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (S/. 26) | S/. 34 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (S/. 44) | S/. 17 | + 153% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in León (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (S/. 302) | S/. 155 | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (S/. 108) | S/. 89 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (S/. 344) | S/. 249 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (S/. 404) | S/. 248 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in León (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,578 (S/. 103,929) | S/. 66,001 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (S/. 5.31) | S/. 3.71 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (S/. 147) | S/. 122 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (S/. 63) | S/. 38 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in León (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (S/. 25) | S/. 21 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (S/. 53) | S/. 22 | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (S/. 177) | S/. 73 | + 143% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.11 (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.59 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (S/. 44) | S/. 43 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in León (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (S/. 140) | S/. 35 | + 301% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (S/. 63) | S/. 34 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (S/. 209) | S/. 90 | + 133% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (S/. 186) | S/. 107 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (S/. 27) | S/. 25 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (S/. 18) | S/. 8 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €786 (S/. 3,465) | S/. 1,819 | + 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (S/. 0.87) | S/. 0.61 | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (S/. 152) | S/. 163 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (S/. 22) | S/. 16 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in León (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 11,741 (€2,664) in León to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,000 in Lima.
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