- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (ARS $132) | ARS $174 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (ARS $132) | ARS $144 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (ARS $79) | ARS $65 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.59 (ARS $39) | ARS $26 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (ARS $53) | ARS $41 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (ARS $26) | ARS $35 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (ARS $95) | ARS $106 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.47 (ARS $38) | ARS $39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (ARS $19) | ARS $19 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (ARS $40) | ARS $32 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (ARS $291) | ARS $149 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (ARS $55) | ARS $51 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.35 (ARS $20) | ARS $16 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,571 (ARS $21,583) | ARS $18,417 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,625 (ARS $13,642) | ARS $13,257 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 260 (ARS $2,184) | ARS $2,583 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,975 (ARS $16,581) | ARS $14,099 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,031 (ARS $8,656) | ARS $9,294 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (ARS $1,864) | ARS $1,852 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (ARS $784) | ARS $734 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,302 (ARS $10,925) | ARS $11,771 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 332 (ARS $2,784) | ARS $3,580 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (ARS $222) | ARS $193 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (ARS $157) | ARS $113 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (ARS $1,127) | ARS $1,776 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (ARS $969) | ARS $1,387 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (ARS $1,996) | ARS $2,228 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (ARS $2,202) | ARS $2,406 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,882 (ARS $527,845) | ARS $434,910 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 (ARS $29) | ARS $24 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 102 (ARS $860) | ARS $451 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (ARS $153) | ARS $109 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (ARS $211) | ARS $196 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 87 (ARS $731) | ARS $504 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (ARS $184) | ARS $88 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (ARS $99) | ARS $57 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (ARS $131) | ARS $77 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (ARS $37) | ARS $43 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (ARS $39) | ARS $52 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (ARS $189) | ARS $201 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (ARS $466) | ARS $518 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (ARS $271) | ARS $316 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (ARS $1,121) | ARS $1,320 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (ARS $919) | ARS $999 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (ARS $176) | ARS $155 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (ARS $93) | ARS $66 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (ARS $106) | ARS $93 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (ARS $17,511) | ARS $15,875 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (ARS $7) | ARS $5.52 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (ARS $1,321) | ARS $988 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (ARS $86) | ARS $58 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.394
ARS
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,978 prices entered by 939 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Argentina
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 189% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Argentina
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Andorra is 72% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Argentina