Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (S/. 41) | S/. 24 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 28) | S/. 17 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (S/. 3.17) | S/. 4.20 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.81 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.41 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (S/. 4.97) | S/. 2.44 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.23 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 55) | S/. 42 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.77 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (S/. 5.57) | S/. 1.62 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,069 (S/. 3,900) | S/. 2,914 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $745 (S/. 2,718) | S/. 1,676 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (S/. 577) | S/. 205 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $712 (S/. 2,597) | S/. 2,252 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (S/. 1,842) | S/. 1,169 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (S/. 362) | S/. 160 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (S/. 149) | S/. 69 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $540 (S/. 1,968) | S/. 1,261 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (S/. 333) | S/. 339 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (S/. 37) | S/. 34 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (S/. 69) | S/. 17 | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (S/. 163) | S/. 155 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (S/. 215) | S/. 89 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (S/. 316) | S/. 249 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (S/. 398) | S/. 248 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (S/. 167,783) | S/. 66,001 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (S/. 2.45) | S/. 3.71 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (S/. 73) | S/. 122 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (S/. 43) | S/. 38 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 21 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (S/. 54) | S/. 22 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (S/. 434) | S/. 73 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.59 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.43 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (S/. 55) | S/. 43 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (S/. 147) | S/. 35 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (S/. 83) | S/. 34 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (S/. 205) | S/. 90 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (S/. 245) | S/. 107 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 25 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (S/. 1,563) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (S/. 1.74) | S/. 0.61 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (S/. 173) | S/. 163 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (S/. 22) | S/. 16 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,347 ($4,208) in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,600 in Lima.
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