Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 239% | |||
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Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 239% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (S/. 80) | S/. 24 | + 232% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (S/. 55) | S/. 17 | + 234% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (S/. 46) | S/. 7 | + 524% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.20 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (S/. 30) | S/. 6 | + 372% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.95 (S/. 16) | S/. 3.81 | + 310% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (S/. 50) | S/. 13 | + 275% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.06 (S/. 16) | S/. 4.41 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.44 (S/. 14) | S/. 2.44 | + 456% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.23 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (S/. 70) | S/. 42 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.06 (S/. 12) | S/. 1.61 | + 651% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 181% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,965 (S/. 7,752) | S/. 2,914 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,600 (S/. 6,313) | S/. 1,676 | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (S/. 875) | S/. 205 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,200 (S/. 4,735) | S/. 2,252 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,000 (S/. 3,946) | S/. 1,169 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 130 (S/. 511) | S/. 160 | + 220% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (S/. 156) | S/. 69 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 590 (S/. 2,328) | S/. 1,261 | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 152 (S/. 598) | S/. 339 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (S/. 58) | S/. 34 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (S/. 107) | S/. 17 | + 512% | |
Clothes | + 169% | |||
Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 169% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (S/. 453) | S/. 155 | + 192% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (S/. 242) | S/. 89 | + 170% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 122 (S/. 481) | S/. 249 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 196 (S/. 772) | S/. 248 | + 211% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,580 (S/. 124,609) | S/. 66,001 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.71 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (S/. 255) | S/. 122 | + 109% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | + 158% | |||
Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 158% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (S/. 40) | S/. 21 | + 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (S/. 103) | S/. 22 | + 377% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 90 (S/. 356) | S/. 73 | + 389% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 12 (S/. 49) | S/. 19 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.54 | + 193% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (S/. 14) | S/. 4.43 | + 207% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (S/. 130) | S/. 43 | + 205% | |
Entertainment | + 174% | |||
Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 174% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (S/. 242) | S/. 35 | + 594% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (S/. 135) | S/. 34 | + 301% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (S/. 602) | S/. 90 | + 571% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (S/. 404) | S/. 107 | + 277% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (S/. 54) | S/. 25 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.21 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (S/. 27) | S/. 8 | + 242% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 800 (S/. 3,157) | S/. 1,819 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (S/. 1.32) | S/. 0.57 | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (S/. 312) | S/. 163 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (S/. 34) | S/. 16 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 163% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 163% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 22,880 (CHF 5,798) in Neuchatel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,700 in Lima.
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