- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Switzerland
- Huancayo
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Huancayo, Peru compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Huancayo (Peru) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 12 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 12 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.25 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 12 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.50 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.77 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 5.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.50 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 4.04 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 5.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 12 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.00 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 4.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.50 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 5.20 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 32 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.71 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.13 (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.85 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Huancayo (Peru) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,050 (CHF 313) | CHF 3,513 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 85 (CHF 25) | CHF 161 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 175 (CHF 52) | CHF 47 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,350 (CHF 402) | CHF 792 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 215 (CHF 64) | CHF 163 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 13 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 18 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 5.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 31 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Huancayo (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 115 (CHF 34) | CHF 131 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 142 (CHF 42) | CHF 56 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 229 (CHF 68) | CHF 134 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 210 (CHF 63) | CHF 151 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Huancayo (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,000 (CHF 13,414) | CHF 28,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.69 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 90 (CHF 27) | CHF 81 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 13 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 38 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Huancayo (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 7 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 20 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 150 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 10 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 5.00 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 12 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 5.08 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.35 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.00 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.73 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 10 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 52 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Huancayo (Peru) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 38 (CHF 11) | CHF 68 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 (CHF 6) | CHF 37 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 35 (CHF 10) | CHF 209 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 68 (CHF 20) | CHF 100 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 10 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 16 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 5.75 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 17 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 6 | - 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 516 (CHF 154) | CHF 182 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.70 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.43 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 83 (CHF 25) | CHF 108 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 4.75 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 8 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Huancayo (Peru) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 15,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,187
(S/. 17,399)
in Huancayo.
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