Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £10 (S/. 48) | S/. 24 | 96% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.91 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | 76% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.80 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | 148% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.73 (S/. 3.62) | S/. 4.19 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.37 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.64 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.81 | 113% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.34 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.87 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.48 | 106% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.82 (S/. 4.07) | S/. 2.48 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £2.02 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.63 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (S/. 42) | S/. 41 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £2.08 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.60 (S/. 2.97) | S/. 1.59 | 86% |
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 131% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,239 (S/. 6,111) | S/. 2,906 | 110% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,559 (S/. 7,690) | S/. 1,729 | 345% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £124 (S/. 611) | S/. 208 | 194% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £862 (S/. 4,252) | S/. 2,227 | 91% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £898 (S/. 4,430) | S/. 1,130 | 292% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £86 (S/. 427) | S/. 170 | 151% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £20 (S/. 97) | S/. 68 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £316 (S/. 1,559) | S/. 1,277 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £81 (S/. 398) | S/. 357 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £7 (S/. 33) | S/. 35 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £10 (S/. 51) | S/. 17 | 200% |
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £73 (S/. 361) | S/. 150 | 141% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £28 (S/. 137) | S/. 92 | 49% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £69 (S/. 342) | S/. 251 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £63 (S/. 310) | S/. 253 | 22% |
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £19,176 (S/. 94,604) | S/. 65,260 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.26 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.80 | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £81 (S/. 402) | S/. 132 | 205% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £13 (S/. 62) | S/. 39 | 59% |
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £2.85 (S/. 14) | S/. 23 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £9 (S/. 42) | S/. 30 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £101 (S/. 496) | S/. 74 | 574% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.25 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.57 (S/. 8) | S/. 14 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.31 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.78 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.56 | 92% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.19 (S/. 5.85) | S/. 4.40 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £14 (S/. 68) | S/. 42 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Manchester (United Kingdom) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £28 (S/. 139) | S/. 34 | 308% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £17 (S/. 83) | S/. 33 | 148% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £67 (S/. 333) | S/. 94 | 255% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £53 (S/. 260) | S/. 109 | 138% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £9 (S/. 43) | S/. 26 | 65% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £3.51 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.00 (S/. 20) | S/. 8 | 161% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £368 (S/. 1,814) | S/. 1,700 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.17 (S/. 0.82) | S/. 0.53 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £40 (S/. 200) | S/. 160 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £11 (S/. 53) | S/. 16 | 228% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 16,679 (£3,381) in Manchester to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,100 in Lima.