Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (27 zł) | 42 zł | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (23 zł) | 31 zł | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.16 (5.55 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 12 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.92 (5.29 zł) | 13 zł | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.61 (6 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.96 (4.26 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (7 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 39 (42 zł) | 34 zł | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 9 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.64 (2.85 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 33% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,448 (3,711 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,187 (2,354 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (254 zł) | 757 zł | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,492 (2,682 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,592 (1,714 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 178 (191 zł) | 393 zł | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 85 (92 zł) | 57 zł | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,338 (1,440 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 517 (556 zł) | 579 zł | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 43 (47 zł) | 38 zł | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 26 (28 zł) | 35 zł | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 155 (167 zł) | 310 zł | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 111 (119 zł) | 156 zł | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 272 (293 zł) | 348 zł | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 260 (280 zł) | 403 zł | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,559 (69,484 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.88 (5.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 153 (165 zł) | 108 zł | + 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (41 zł) | 35 zł | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (21 zł) | 21 zł | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (27 zł) | 28 zł | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (114 zł) | 149 zł | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 18 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 41 (44 zł) | 72 zł | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (66 zł) | 126 zł | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 45 (48 zł) | 58 zł | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 112 (121 zł) | 233 zł | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (154 zł) | 197 zł | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 38 (40 zł) | 31 zł | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,055 (3,288 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (0.42 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 151 (163 zł) | 158 zł | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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