Cost of living in Peru compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (ARS $564) | ARS $652 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (ARS $418) | ARS $471 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (ARS $181) | ARS $156 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (ARS $108) | ARS $68 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (ARS $158) | ARS $146 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.49 (ARS $89) | ARS $89 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (ARS $334) | ARS $282 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.56 (ARS $117) | ARS $108 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (ARS $59) | ARS $51 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.47 (ARS $140) | ARS $82 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (ARS $951) | ARS $286 | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (ARS $187) | ARS $147 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (ARS $42) | ARS $39 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,629 (ARS $67,229) | ARS $37,874 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,494 (ARS $38,212) | ARS $24,594 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (ARS $4,847) | ARS $4,414 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,710 (ARS $43,725) | ARS $26,298 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 998 (ARS $25,527) | ARS $17,098 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (ARS $3,753) | ARS $3,531 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (ARS $1,736) | ARS $1,444 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (ARS $32,122) | ARS $36,323 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (ARS $9,496) | ARS $15,845 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (ARS $794) | ARS $361 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (ARS $445) | ARS $270 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (ARS $3,471) | ARS $4,049 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (ARS $2,371) | ARS $2,626 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (ARS $6,507) | ARS $7,464 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (ARS $6,104) | ARS $6,167 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (ARS $1,577,660) | ARS $2,094,260 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (ARS $88) | ARS $72 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (ARS $2,813) | ARS $1,634 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 48% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (ARS $584) | ARS $296 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (ARS $689) | ARS $629 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (ARS $1,937) | ARS $1,229 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (ARS $404) | ARS $278 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (ARS $331) | ARS $169 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (ARS $421) | ARS $228 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (ARS $113) | ARS $119 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (ARS $111) | ARS $135 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (ARS $857) | ARS $520 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (ARS $871) | ARS $1,383 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (ARS $783) | ARS $696 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (ARS $2,282) | ARS $2,324 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (ARS $2,567) | ARS $2,304 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (ARS $607) | ARS $428 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (ARS $344) | ARS $172 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (ARS $182) | ARS $161 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (ARS $48,031) | ARS $67,248 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (ARS $20) | ARS $19 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (ARS $4,015) | ARS $2,066 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (ARS $414) | ARS $181 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 19% more expensive than in Argentina
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