Cost of living in Chiclayo (Peru) is 72% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Chiclayo (Peru) is 68% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 ($4.30) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 ($4.58) | $11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 ($1.81) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.98 ($1.07) | $1.27 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.28 ($1.42) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.07 ($0.83) | $3.84 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 ($2.93) | $5.85 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.61 ($1.51) | $3.96 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.53 ($0.68) | $1.85 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 ($1.76) | $4.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 40 ($11) | $17 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 ($1.92) | $3.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 ($0.54) | $2.33 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Chiclayo (Peru) is 84% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,492 ($401) | $3,604 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,067 ($287) | $2,639 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 129 ($35) | $206 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,175 ($316) | $2,603 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 792 ($213) | $1,808 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 118 ($32) | $143 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 ($20) | $54 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,489 ($400) | $284 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 ($93) | $188 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 ($5.91) | $28 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Chiclayo (Peru) is 62% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 117 ($31) | $67 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 89 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 237 ($64) | $103 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 178 ($48) | $133 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Chiclayo (Peru) is 63% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 42,158 ($11,331) | $25,408 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.88 ($1.31) | $1.34 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 111 ($30) | $109 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiclayo (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 ($5.54) | $9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 16 ($4.22) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 110 ($30) | $149 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 ($4.39) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 ($3.39) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 ($3.71) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.13 ($1.38) | $4.74 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.29 ($0.88) | $2.13 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 16 ($4.43) | $35 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiclayo (Peru) is 68% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 32 ($8) | $66 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 147 ($40) | $327 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 74 ($20) | $150 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 ($5.34) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 ($3.23) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 ($2.04) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,641 ($979) | $492 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 ($0.11) | $0.50 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 122 ($33) | $62 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 ($2.02) | $11 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 526 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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