- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (ARS $169) | ARS $206 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (ARS $172) | ARS $166 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (ARS $98) | ARS $70 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (ARS $48) | ARS $29 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (ARS $69) | ARS $49 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (ARS $35) | ARS $38 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (ARS $131) | ARS $111 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (ARS $50) | ARS $41 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (ARS $24) | ARS $22 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (ARS $54) | ARS $38 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (ARS $389) | ARS $173 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (ARS $75) | ARS $58 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.29 (ARS $25) | ARS $20 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (ARS $30,624) | ARS $20,705 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (ARS $20,017) | ARS $13,996 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (ARS $2,942) | ARS $3,583 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (ARS $24,671) | ARS $15,556 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (ARS $14,486) | ARS $10,536 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (ARS $1,823) | ARS $2,805 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (ARS $1,062) | ARS $807 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (ARS $15,208) | ARS $12,202 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (ARS $3,383) | ARS $4,493 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (ARS $336) | ARS $218 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (ARS $139) | ARS $127 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 3% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (ARS $1,666) | ARS $1,841 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (ARS $1,522) | ARS $1,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (ARS $2,974) | ARS $2,484 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (ARS $2,952) | ARS $2,542 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (ARS $710,597) | ARS $529,528 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (ARS $43) | ARS $29 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (ARS $1,084) | ARS $597 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (ARS $229) | ARS $137 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (ARS $243) | ARS $211 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (ARS $1,210) | ARS $574 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (ARS $302) | ARS $99 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (ARS $125) | ARS $65 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (ARS $171) | ARS $82 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (ARS $46) | ARS $50 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (ARS $47) | ARS $58 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (ARS $267) | ARS $216 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (ARS $779) | ARS $565 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (ARS $377) | ARS $349 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (ARS $1,465) | ARS $1,622 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (ARS $1,482) | ARS $1,098 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (ARS $254) | ARS $156 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (ARS $120) | ARS $73 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (ARS $143) | ARS $96 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (ARS $25,483) | ARS $19,747 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (ARS $8) | ARS $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (ARS $1,879) | ARS $1,088 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (ARS $124) | ARS $65 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Argentina
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