Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (£4.71) | £10 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (£3.23) | £5.65 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (£1.42) | £4.17 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (£0.82) | £0.73 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.26) | £2.75 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.81 (£0.75) | £1.92 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (£2.57) | £5.41 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.46 (£0.87) | £1.89 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.43 (£0.48) | £0.81 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.23 (£1.02) | £2.16 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (£8) | £7 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.45) | £1.92 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.61 (£0.31) | £0.74 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,871 (£562) | £1,367 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (£325) | £832 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 204 (£40) | £164 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (£434) | £1,029 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,139 (£223) | £915 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (£32) | £156 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (£13) | £19 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,259 (£247) | £340 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 341 (£67) | £71 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (£7) | £5.36 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (£3.41) | £10 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 155 (£30) | £49 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (£18) | £32 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 249 (£49) | £54 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 247 (£48) | £55 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 51% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,299 (£12,978) | £22,837 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.77 (£0.74) | £1.23 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 125 (£24) | £59 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 40 (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (£4.41) | £2.90 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 21 (£4.20) | £9 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 73 (£14) | £75 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (£3.60) | £2.74 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (£2.60) | £1.35 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (£3.28) | £2.57 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (£0.88) | £1.80 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.49 (£0.88) | £1.49 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (£8) | £11 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (£7) | £22 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 90 (£18) | £100 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (£5.06) | £8 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (£2.64) | £2.65 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (£1.53) | £3.79 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (£333) | £295 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 163 (£32) | £35 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£3.15) | £9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,836 (S/. 9,377) in Lima.
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