Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 23% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 54% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 28 (6,844 Kz) | 5,395 Kz | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (5,357 Kz) | 4,571 Kz | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (2,017 Kz) | 1,757 Kz | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.66 (1,399 Kz) | 772 Kz | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (2,842 Kz) | 1,224 Kz | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.03 (997 Kz) | 508 Kz | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (3,244 Kz) | 4,711 Kz | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 8 (1,859 Kz) | 1,309 Kz | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.66 (905 Kz) | 676 Kz | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.96 (1,474 Kz) | 350 Kz | + 321% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (10,395 Kz) | 6,925 Kz | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (2,053 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.04 (506 Kz) | 265 Kz | + 91% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 29% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,264 (806,949 Kz) | 500,000 Kz | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,154 (532,633 Kz) | 165,000 Kz | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 218 (53,801 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,311 (571,444 Kz) | 250,000 Kz | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,392 (344,279 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (36,805 Kz) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (17,503 Kz) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,069 (264,267 Kz) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 401 (99,192 Kz) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (10,406 Kz) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (4,358 Kz) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 23% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 162 (40,004 Kz) | 26,000 Kz | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (26,275 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 319 (78,861 Kz) | 46,000 Kz | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 272 (67,326 Kz) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 22% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,932 (13,829,975 Kz) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.19 (1,283 Kz) | 160 Kz | + 702% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 137 (33,845 Kz) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 74 (18,223 Kz) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 29% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (4,396 Kz) | 3,000 Kz | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (7,514 Kz) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 122 (30,259 Kz) | 22,000 Kz | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (4,194 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 19 (4,576 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (4,647 Kz) | 3,500 Kz | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 8 (1,900 Kz) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 8 (1,928 Kz) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 48 (11,938 Kz) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 6% cheaper than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (14,377 Kz) | 20,000 Kz | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 50 (12,287 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 391% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 100 (24,614 Kz) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 162 (40,147 Kz) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 39 (9,581 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (4,397 Kz) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 11 (2,735 Kz) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,390 (838,327 Kz) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (150 Kz) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 174 (43,093 Kz) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (4,429 Kz) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2025.
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