- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (ARS $172) | ARS $192 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (ARS $187) | ARS $154 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (ARS $110) | ARS $68 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (ARS $56) | ARS $28 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (ARS $75) | ARS $46 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.14 (ARS $37) | ARS $37 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (ARS $132) | ARS $106 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.64 (ARS $55) | ARS $41 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.15 (ARS $26) | ARS $21 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.94 (ARS $59) | ARS $36 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (ARS $402) | ARS $159 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (ARS $80) | ARS $54 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.95 (ARS $23) | ARS $18 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,687 (ARS $31,898) | ARS $19,935 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,598 (ARS $18,973) | ARS $13,587 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 249 (ARS $2,961) | ARS $3,276 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,044 (ARS $24,262) | ARS $15,026 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,141 (ARS $13,547) | ARS $10,018 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 182 (ARS $2,161) | ARS $2,620 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (ARS $1,108) | ARS $796 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,347 (ARS $15,987) | ARS $12,114 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (ARS $3,603) | ARS $3,963 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (ARS $348) | ARS $207 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (ARS $163) | ARS $134 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 131 (ARS $1,555) | ARS $1,760 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 130 (ARS $1,542) | ARS $1,482 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (ARS $3,056) | ARS $2,394 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 264 (ARS $3,128) | ARS $2,460 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,608 (ARS $755,005) | ARS $490,825 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (ARS $44) | ARS $26 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (ARS $1,260) | ARS $563 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 69% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (ARS $216) | ARS $135 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (ARS $287) | ARS $203 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (ARS $1,140) | ARS $595 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (ARS $293) | ARS $100 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (ARS $128) | ARS $61 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (ARS $180) | ARS $78 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.23 (ARS $50) | ARS $46 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.04 (ARS $48) | ARS $57 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (ARS $284) | ARS $210 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (ARS $671) | ARS $548 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (ARS $414) | ARS $341 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (ARS $1,481) | ARS $1,403 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 128 (ARS $1,516) | ARS $1,051 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (ARS $271) | ARS $150 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (ARS $134) | ARS $70 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (ARS $151) | ARS $94 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (ARS $23,015) | ARS $16,754 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (ARS $8) | ARS $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (ARS $1,867) | ARS $1,055 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (ARS $119) | ARS $61 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 45% more expensive than in Argentina
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