Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 49% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 37% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 28 (644 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (504 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (190 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.66 (132 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (268 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.03 (94 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (305 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 8 (175 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.66 (85 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.96 (139 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (979 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (193 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.04 (48 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 74% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,296 (76,745 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,154 (50,153 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 218 (5,066 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,311 (53,808 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,392 (32,418 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (3,466 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (1,648 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,069 (24,884 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 401 (9,340 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (980 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 217% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (410 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 28% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 162 (3,767 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (2,474 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 319 (7,426 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 272 (6,340 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 30% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,932 (1,302,246 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.19 (121 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 137 (3,187 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 74 (1,715 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 88% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (414 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 250% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (708 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 140% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 122 (2,849 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (395 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 19 (431 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (438 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 8 (179 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 8 (182 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 230% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 48 (1,124 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 67% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lima | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (1,354 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 50 (1,157 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 100 (2,318 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 162 (3,780 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 39 (902 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (414 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 11 (258 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 149% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,390 (78,938 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (14 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 423% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 174 (4,058 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (417 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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