Cost of living in Chiclayo (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Chiclayo (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (AU$2.79) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.15 (AU$1.73) | AU$2.09 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (AU$2.73) | AU$8 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (AU$1.36) | AU$5.54 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (AU$5.38) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 7 (AU$2.80) | AU$5.15 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 4.49 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.64 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 9 (AU$3.74) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (AU$2.93) | AU$3.52 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (AU$0.83) | AU$3.85 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Chiclayo (Peru) is 82% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,479 (AU$616) | AU$5,308 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,033 (AU$431) | AU$3,393 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 129 (AU$54) | AU$212 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,175 (AU$489) | AU$3,291 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 792 (AU$330) | AU$2,340 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 118 (AU$49) | AU$153 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (AU$30) | AU$76 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,489 (AU$620) | AU$638 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (AU$145) | AU$296 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Chiclayo (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 117 (AU$49) | AU$120 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 89 (AU$37) | AU$101 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 237 (AU$99) | AU$175 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 178 (AU$74) | AU$208 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Chiclayo (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 42,158 (AU$17,567) | AU$40,201 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.88 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.00 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 111 (AU$46) | AU$201 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (AU$11) | AU$44 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Chiclayo (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 16 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 110 (AU$46) | AU$99 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (AU$5.26) | AU$4.95 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (AU$5.76) | AU$8 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.13 (AU$2.14) | AU$4.13 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.29 (AU$1.37) | AU$4.21 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (AU$7) | AU$37 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Chiclayo (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Sydney | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 32 (AU$13) | AU$68 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (AU$14) | AU$49 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 147 (AU$61) | AU$253 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 74 (AU$31) | AU$142 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 18 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (AU$4.72) | AU$4.96 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (AU$3.17) | AU$10 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,641 (AU$1,517) | AU$904 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.27 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 122 (AU$51) | AU$95 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (AU$3.13) | AU$43 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 808 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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