Cost of living in Maui, United States vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 216% | |||
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Food in Maui (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (S/. 69) | S/. 24 | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (S/. 35) | S/. 17 | + 111% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 7 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.20 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 6 | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 3.81 | + 574% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (S/. 37) | S/. 13 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 (S/. 18) | S/. 4.46 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.43 | + 265% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (S/. 13) | S/. 5.23 | + 142% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (S/. 60) | S/. 42 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 (S/. 16) | S/. 1.61 | + 886% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Maui (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,610 (S/. 9,618) | S/. 2,871 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,963 (S/. 7,235) | S/. 1,663 | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (S/. 1,030) | S/. 204 | + 405% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 (S/. 6,383) | S/. 2,216 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,316 (S/. 4,851) | S/. 1,139 | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (S/. 527) | S/. 163 | + 223% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (S/. 151) | S/. 68 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | $450 (S/. 1,659) | S/. 1,259 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (S/. 486) | S/. 341 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (S/. 53) | S/. 34 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (S/. 97) | S/. 17 | + 457% | |
Clothes | + 138% | |||
Clothes in Maui (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (S/. 242) | S/. 155 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $75 (S/. 276) | S/. 93 | + 195% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (S/. 372) | S/. 249 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $172 (S/. 635) | S/. 247 | + 157% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Maui (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,902 (S/. 95,458) | S/. 66,299 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (S/. 3.80) | S/. 3.77 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (S/. 156) | S/. 125 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
Personal Care | + 173% | |||
Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (S/. 43) | S/. 23 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (S/. 105) | S/. 21 | + 390% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (S/. 424) | S/. 73 | + 482% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (S/. 32) | S/. 18 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (S/. 21) | S/. 17 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.70 (S/. 21) | S/. 4.51 | + 366% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.49 | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (S/. 92) | S/. 42 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (S/. 215) | S/. 34 | + 533% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (S/. 95) | S/. 33 | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (S/. 454) | S/. 90 | + 406% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (S/. 404) | S/. 107 | + 278% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (S/. 46) | S/. 26 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (S/. 22) | S/. 14 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 8 | + 214% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (S/. 1,581) | S/. 1,700 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.53 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (S/. 187) | S/. 163 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (S/. 38) | S/. 16 | + 137% | |
TOTAL | + 141% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 20,740 ($5,628) in Maui to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,600 in Lima.
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