Cost of living in Rochester, New York, United States vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Rochester, New York (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (S/. 63) | S/. 24 | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 17 | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 4.20 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.71 (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.81 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.23 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.15 (S/. 4.18) | S/. 2.44 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.23 | + 101% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 43 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.65 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.61 | + 333% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Rochester, New York (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,634 (S/. 5,947) | S/. 2,914 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,082 (S/. 3,937) | S/. 1,676 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (S/. 526) | S/. 205 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,214 (S/. 4,419) | S/. 2,252 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $763 (S/. 2,776) | S/. 1,169 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (S/. 292) | S/. 160 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (S/. 149) | S/. 69 | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (S/. 1,146) | S/. 1,255 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (S/. 416) | S/. 337 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 35 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (S/. 73) | S/. 18 | + 310% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Rochester, New York (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (S/. 161) | S/. 155 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (S/. 118) | S/. 89 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (S/. 296) | S/. 249 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (S/. 318) | S/. 248 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Rochester, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,949 (S/. 94,451) | S/. 66,001 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (S/. 2.52) | S/. 3.77 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (S/. 195) | S/. 127 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (S/. 67) | S/. 40 | + 66% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Rochester, New York (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.90 (S/. 18) | S/. 22 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (S/. 280) | S/. 74 | + 280% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (S/. 27) | S/. 19 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.65 (S/. 17) | S/. 4.64 | + 265% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.34 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (S/. 71) | S/. 43 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Rochester, New York (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (S/. 151) | S/. 36 | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (S/. 82) | S/. 33 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $189 (S/. 687) | S/. 90 | + 666% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (S/. 305) | S/. 107 | + 184% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (S/. 29) | S/. 26 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 (S/. 20) | S/. 8 | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (S/. 1,571) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (S/. 0.67) | S/. 0.61 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (S/. 125) | S/. 163 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (S/. 36) | S/. 16 | + 127% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rochester, New York (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,196 ($4,175) in Rochester, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,700 in Lima.
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