Cost of living in Cusco, Peru vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Cusco (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (€5.78) | €13 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.67) | €4.80 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (€1.05) | €1.48 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (€1.29) | €3.68 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (€0.64) | €1.58 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (€3.79) | €3.59 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (€1.34) | €1.77 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.18 (€0.71) | €0.81 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.42) | €1.31 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.84) | €2.17 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (€0.46) | €1.34 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Cusco (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,994 (€447) | €1,152 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,231 (€276) | €844 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (€38) | €170 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,437 (€322) | €727 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 742 (€166) | €523 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (€32) | €79 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (€19) | €28 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,438 (€322) | €421 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 394 (€88) | €109 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 18 (€3.93) | €7 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.77) | €6 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Cusco (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 167 (€37) | €63 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 141 (€32) | €35 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (€55) | €71 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (€51) | €89 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Cusco (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 46,952 (€10,525) | €15,286 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.23 (€0.72) | €1.21 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 53 (€12) | €42 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 26 (€5.83) | €12 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Cusco (Peru) is 46% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (€5.40) | €4.55 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (€4.14) | €14 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.69) | €3.53 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (€2.30) | €3.60 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.10) | €3.64 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.66 (€0.82) | €1.97 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.08) | €2.40 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.18) | €13 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Cusco (Peru) is 42% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 70 (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (€4.61) | €8 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€2.69) | €2.93 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (€1.93) | €2.96 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,754 (€393) | €504 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (€0.17) | €0.09 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 98 (€22) | €59 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (€2.51) | €4.77 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Limassol you would need to make just about €1,708 (S/. 7,618) in Cusco.
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