Cost of living in Cusco, Peru vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Cusco (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 27 (R$ 40) | R$ 35 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 24 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 9 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.18 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (R$ 10) | R$ 60 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (R$ 50) | R$ 120 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (R$ 3.10) | R$ 3.00 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Cusco (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,994 (R$ 3,000) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,231 (R$ 1,852) | R$ 1,450 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (R$ 255) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,437 (R$ 2,162) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 742 (R$ 1,117) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (R$ 216) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (R$ 125) | R$ 70 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,438 (R$ 2,163) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 394 (R$ 593) | R$ 300 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 18 (R$ 26) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (R$ 25) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Cusco (Peru) is 99% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 167 (R$ 251) | R$ 80 | + 214% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 141 (R$ 213) | R$ 60 | + 255% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (R$ 369) | R$ 500 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (R$ 342) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Cusco (Peru) is 26% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 46,952 (R$ 70,626) | R$ 15,000 | + 371% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.23 (R$ 4.85) | R$ 4.46 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 53 (R$ 80) | R$ 227 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 26 (R$ 39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Cusco (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (R$ 121) | R$ 300 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 27 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.66 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 13 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (R$ 21) | R$ 60 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Cusco (Peru) is 16% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (R$ 66) | R$ 200 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (R$ 43) | R$ 80 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 70 (R$ 105) | R$ 300 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (R$ 150) | R$ 80 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (R$ 31) | R$ 80 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 159% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,754 (R$ 2,638) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (R$ 1.16) | R$ 0.50 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 98 (R$ 147) | R$ 300 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.00 | + 237% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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