Cost of living in Sullana, Peru vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Sullana (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.70 (AU$1.99) | AU$5.27 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.82 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.48 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.06 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.77 (AU$0.97) | AU$4.83 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (AU$3.42) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.54 (AU$1.24) | AU$4.57 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.77 (AU$0.97) | AU$3.19 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.85 (AU$1.69) | AU$5.70 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 27 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 9 (AU$3.20) | AU$2.80 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.47 (AU$0.52) | AU$2.67 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Sullana (Peru) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,285 (AU$798) | AU$2,894 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 750 (AU$262) | AU$2,147 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 300 (AU$105) | AU$238 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,103 (AU$385) | AU$1,809 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 697 (AU$243) | AU$1,422 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 122 (AU$43) | AU$159 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 101 (AU$35) | AU$46 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,690 (AU$590) | AU$354 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 338 (AU$118) | AU$212 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 8 (AU$2.79) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Sullana (Peru) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 50 (AU$17) | AU$101 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 50 (AU$17) | AU$59 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (AU$87) | AU$129 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 150 (AU$52) | AU$131 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Sullana (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 12,000 (AU$4,192) | AU$27,303 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.38 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 331 (AU$116) | AU$160 | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Sullana (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 10 (AU$3.48) | AU$24 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 5.00 (AU$1.75) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (AU$3.49) | AU$4.31 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 11 (AU$4.01) | AU$5.32 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.90 (AU$1.36) | AU$2.55 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.00 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.01 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Sullana (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 25 (AU$9) | AU$51 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 18 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 50 (AU$17) | AU$78 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (AU$4.38) | AU$16 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (AU$3.68) | AU$4.40 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (AU$2.61) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 160 (AU$56) | AU$634 | - 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.25 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (AU$53) | AU$72 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 20 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,940 (S/. 11,277) in Sullana.
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