Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (S/. 41) | S/. 24 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 17 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.58 (S/. 2.10) | S/. 4.20 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.00 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.81 | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.41 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 2.44 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (S/. 13) | S/. 5.23 | + 152% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (S/. 47) | S/. 43 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.72 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (S/. 5.96) | S/. 1.61 | + 271% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,862 (S/. 6,789) | S/. 2,914 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,173 (S/. 4,275) | S/. 1,676 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (S/. 523) | S/. 205 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,203 (S/. 4,384) | S/. 2,252 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $766 (S/. 2,793) | S/. 1,169 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $94 (S/. 344) | S/. 160 | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (S/. 158) | S/. 69 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (S/. 1,329) | S/. 1,255 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (S/. 543) | S/. 337 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (S/. 39) | S/. 35 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (S/. 82) | S/. 18 | + 361% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (S/. 157) | S/. 155 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (S/. 146) | S/. 89 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (S/. 292) | S/. 249 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (S/. 487) | S/. 248 | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,624 (S/. 78,828) | S/. 66,001 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (S/. 2.74) | S/. 3.77 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (S/. 328) | S/. 127 | + 158% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (S/. 31) | S/. 22 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (S/. 257) | S/. 74 | + 249% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.90 (S/. 14) | S/. 4.64 | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.34 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (S/. 53) | S/. 43 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (S/. 139) | S/. 36 | + 293% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (S/. 79) | S/. 33 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $65 (S/. 238) | S/. 90 | + 165% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (S/. 190) | S/. 107 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (S/. 32) | S/. 26 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (S/. 1,557) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (S/. 1.68) | S/. 0.61 | + 177% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $21 (S/. 76) | S/. 163 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 16 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,504 ($4,253) in Provo, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,300 in Lima.
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