Cost of living in Münster, Germany vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Münster (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (S/. 52) | S/. 24 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (S/. 32) | S/. 17 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (S/. 4.23) | S/. 4.20 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.93 (S/. 13) | S/. 6 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.81 | + 183% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (S/. 23) | S/. 13 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.41 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.44 | + 229% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (S/. 4.64) | S/. 5.23 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (S/. 27) | S/. 42 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (S/. 5.37) | S/. 1.62 | + 231% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Münster (Germany) is 71% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €923 (S/. 4,059) | S/. 2,914 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €746 (S/. 3,283) | S/. 1,676 | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (S/. 639) | S/. 205 | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (S/. 2,554) | S/. 2,252 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €472 (S/. 2,076) | S/. 1,169 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (S/. 881) | S/. 160 | + 451% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (S/. 91) | S/. 69 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €514 (S/. 2,263) | S/. 1,261 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 (S/. 222) | S/. 339 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.86 (S/. 21) | S/. 34 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (S/. 60) | S/. 17 | + 242% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Münster (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (S/. 338) | S/. 155 | + 118% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (S/. 164) | S/. 89 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (S/. 382) | S/. 249 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (S/. 620) | S/. 248 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (S/. 85,789) | S/. 66,001 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.71 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (S/. 266) | S/. 122 | + 118% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.22 (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (S/. 22) | S/. 22 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 73 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (S/. 5.41) | S/. 4.59 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (S/. 5.88) | S/. 4.43 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (S/. 77) | S/. 43 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (S/. 128) | S/. 35 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (S/. 84) | S/. 34 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (S/. 144) | S/. 90 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (S/. 236) | S/. 107 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 32) | S/. 25 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.64 (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (S/. 0.53) | S/. 0.61 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (S/. 116) | S/. 163 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (S/. 23) | S/. 16 | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 13,779 (€3,132) in Münster to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,300 in Lima.
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