Cost of living in Piracicaba, Brazil vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (S/. 20) | S/. 24 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (S/. 4.24) | S/. 7 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (S/. 2.13) | S/. 4.20 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.85 (S/. 3.16) | S/. 3.81 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (S/. 4.89) | S/. 4.41 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.37 (S/. 2.20) | S/. 2.44 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.19 (S/. 3.38) | S/. 5.23 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (S/. 23) | S/. 42 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (S/. 4.70) | S/. 7 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (S/. 1.90) | S/. 1.62 | + 17% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,470 (S/. 1,608) | S/. 2,914 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,461 (S/. 951) | S/. 1,676 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (S/. 357) | S/. 205 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,363 (S/. 887) | S/. 2,252 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 937 (S/. 610) | S/. 1,169 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 465 (S/. 303) | S/. 160 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (S/. 59) | S/. 69 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,442 (S/. 939) | S/. 1,261 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (S/. 276) | S/. 339 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (S/. 12) | S/. 34 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (S/. 106) | S/. 155 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 159 (S/. 103) | S/. 89 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 (S/. 223) | S/. 249 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 226 (S/. 147) | S/. 248 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,932 (S/. 46,819) | S/. 66,001 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (S/. 2.61) | S/. 3.71 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 181 (S/. 118) | S/. 122 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (S/. 30) | S/. 38 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 21 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (S/. 134) | S/. 73 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 33 (S/. 21) | S/. 19 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.93 (S/. 3.86) | S/. 4.59 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.70 (S/. 1.76) | S/. 4.43 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (S/. 16) | S/. 43 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Piracicaba (Brazil) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (S/. 64) | S/. 35 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (S/. 29) | S/. 34 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 160 (S/. 104) | S/. 90 | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 234 (S/. 152) | S/. 107 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (S/. 11) | S/. 25 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (S/. 4.47) | S/. 13 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (S/. 5.47) | S/. 8 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,257 (S/. 2,120) | S/. 1,819 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.19 (S/. 0.77) | S/. 0.61 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (S/. 76) | S/. 163 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (S/. 4.69) | S/. 16 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,900 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,229 (R$ 11,107) in Piracicaba.
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