Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 30 (27 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (18 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (8 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.98 (4.48 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.61 (3.25 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.25 (4.72 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.64 (3.28 ₪) | 5.07 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.87 (5.28 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 39 (35 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.02 (1.82 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 70% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,156 (2,839 ₪) | 10,750 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,615 (1,453 ₪) | 7,704 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 234 (211 ₪) | 889 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,165 (1,948 ₪) | 6,134 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,150 (1,035 ₪) | 4,664 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 176 (158 ₪) | 413 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 58 (52 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,454 (1,308 ₪) | 1,904 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 435 (391 ₪) | 420 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (26 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (14 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 191 (172 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (85 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 235 (211 ₪) | 447 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 236 (213 ₪) | 491 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 42% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 87,970 (79,132 ₪) | 140,296 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 6 (5.41 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 128 (115 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 53 (48 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (14 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (78 ₪) | 493 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (22 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (13 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.46 (4.91 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (5.60 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (33 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lima | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (51 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (35 ₪) | 89 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (92 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 129 (116 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (32 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (8 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,102 (1,891 ₪) | 2,738 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.63 (0.57 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 170 (153 ₪) | 269 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (17 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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