Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Lima, Peru
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (S/. 13) | S/. 24 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (S/. 4.50) | S/. 7 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (S/. 2.51) | S/. 4.20 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 6 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.07 (S/. 2.68) | S/. 3.81 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (S/. 4.54) | S/. 4.41 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (S/. 2.56) | S/. 2.44 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 5.23 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (S/. 25) | S/. 42 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (S/. 4.41) | S/. 7 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.51 (S/. 1.65) | S/. 1.61 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,312 (S/. 1,520) | S/. 2,914 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,569 (S/. 1,032) | S/. 1,676 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (S/. 234) | S/. 205 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,396 (S/. 918) | S/. 2,252 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 953 (S/. 627) | S/. 1,169 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 682 (S/. 448) | S/. 160 | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (S/. 48) | S/. 69 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,783 (S/. 1,172) | S/. 1,261 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 (S/. 280) | S/. 339 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (S/. 11) | S/. 34 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (S/. 96) | S/. 155 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (S/. 106) | S/. 89 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 (S/. 219) | S/. 249 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (S/. 156) | S/. 248 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (S/. 52,250) | S/. 66,001 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (S/. 2.89) | S/. 3.71 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (S/. 117) | S/. 122 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (S/. 20) | S/. 38 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (S/. 9) | S/. 21 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (S/. 15) | S/. 22 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (S/. 129) | S/. 73 | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (S/. 11) | S/. 19 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (S/. 2.95) | S/. 4.54 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (S/. 1.93) | S/. 4.43 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (S/. 20) | S/. 43 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (S/. 43) | S/. 35 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (S/. 25) | S/. 34 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (S/. 92) | S/. 90 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (S/. 78) | S/. 107 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (S/. 12) | S/. 25 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (S/. 5.38) | S/. 13 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (S/. 4.82) | S/. 8 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (S/. 2,297) | S/. 1,819 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (S/. 0.71) | S/. 0.57 | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (S/. 63) | S/. 163 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 16 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.658
PEN
/
BRL
Do you live in Lima? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 18% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 135% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Montreal is 45% more expensive than in Manila
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in São Paulo is 27% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 114% more expensive than in Beijing
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 Campinas (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Paz (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mendoza (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bogotá (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rosario (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São Paulo (Brazil)
Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,251 (R$ 11,025) in Maceió.
Prices recently added
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Vijayawada costs ₨1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Granada costs €20 (about 2 hours ago)
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Nagpur costs ₨180 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Visakhapatnam costs ₨800 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Montevideo costs $U33 (about 3 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Los Angeles, California costs $70 (about 3 hours ago)