Cost of living in Toruń, Poland vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toruń (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (S/. 25) | S/. 24 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.39 zł (S/. 2.33) | S/. 4.20 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 zł (S/. 5.29) | S/. 3.81 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 zł (S/. 3.22) | S/. 4.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 zł (S/. 2.11) | S/. 2.44 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 zł (S/. 2.69) | S/. 5.23 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (S/. 29) | S/. 42 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.69 zł (S/. 5.54) | S/. 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19 zł (S/. 2.13) | S/. 1.62 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Toruń (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,171 zł (S/. 2,116) | S/. 2,914 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,875 zł (S/. 1,827) | S/. 1,676 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 324 zł (S/. 316) | S/. 205 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,573 zł (S/. 1,533) | S/. 2,252 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,213 zł (S/. 1,182) | S/. 1,169 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 zł (S/. 285) | S/. 160 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (S/. 55) | S/. 69 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,949 zł (S/. 1,899) | S/. 1,261 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 zł (S/. 390) | S/. 339 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 zł (S/. 18) | S/. 34 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Toruń (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 zł (S/. 252) | S/. 155 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 116 zł (S/. 113) | S/. 89 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 263 zł (S/. 256) | S/. 249 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207 zł (S/. 202) | S/. 248 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Toruń (Poland) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,344 zł (S/. 85,127) | S/. 66,001 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 zł (S/. 5.49) | S/. 3.71 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 zł (S/. 77) | S/. 122 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (S/. 26) | S/. 38 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Toruń (Poland) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 zł (S/. 21) | S/. 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45 zł (S/. 44) | S/. 22 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 109 zł (S/. 106) | S/. 73 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 zł (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.48 zł (S/. 4.37) | S/. 4.59 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (S/. 24) | S/. 43 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Toruń (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 zł (S/. 40) | S/. 35 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37 zł (S/. 36) | S/. 34 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 zł (S/. 195) | S/. 90 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (S/. 106) | S/. 107 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 zł (S/. 13) | S/. 25 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.94 zł (S/. 5.79) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (S/. 0.28) | S/. 0.61 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 zł (S/. 148) | S/. 163 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,093 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,300 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,729 (8,956 zł) in Toruń.
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