Cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut, United States vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (S/. 43) | S/. 24 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 17 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.77 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (S/. 3.41) | S/. 4.20 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.45 (S/. 13) | S/. 6 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (S/. 15) | S/. 3.81 | + 291% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.93 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.41 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (S/. 4.42) | S/. 2.44 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.93 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.23 | + 244% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (S/. 58) | S/. 42 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (S/. 10) | S/. 1.62 | + 490% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,005 (S/. 7,308) | S/. 2,914 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,389 (S/. 5,062) | S/. 1,676 | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (S/. 567) | S/. 205 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,434 (S/. 5,227) | S/. 2,252 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $947 (S/. 3,450) | S/. 1,169 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (S/. 445) | S/. 160 | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (S/. 178) | S/. 69 | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | $265 (S/. 964) | S/. 1,261 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (S/. 452) | S/. 339 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 34 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (S/. 69) | S/. 17 | + 297% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (S/. 184) | S/. 155 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (S/. 172) | S/. 89 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 311) | S/. 249 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (S/. 504) | S/. 248 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,499 (S/. 81,993) | S/. 66,001 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (S/. 2.64) | S/. 3.71 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (S/. 232) | S/. 122 | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 21 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (S/. 91) | S/. 22 | + 323% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (S/. 645) | S/. 73 | + 787% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 17 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.59 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (S/. 76) | S/. 43 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (S/. 180) | S/. 35 | + 417% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (S/. 91) | S/. 34 | + 172% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (S/. 547) | S/. 90 | + 510% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (S/. 289) | S/. 107 | + 170% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (S/. 37) | S/. 25 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 8 | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (S/. 1,556) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (S/. 109) | S/. 163 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (S/. 37) | S/. 16 | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 17,727 ($4,864) in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,900 in Lima.
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