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Cost of living in Peru compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (ARS $178) | ARS $233 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (ARS $185) | ARS $193 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (ARS $99) | ARS $75 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.34 (ARS $54) | ARS $33 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (ARS $72) | ARS $60 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.10 (ARS $39) | ARS $41 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (ARS $141) | ARS $121 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.25 (ARS $53) | ARS $46 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.14 (ARS $26) | ARS $23 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.86 (ARS $60) | ARS $43 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (ARS $408) | ARS $200 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (ARS $86) | ARS $67 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.17 (ARS $27) | ARS $22 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,631 (ARS $32,646) | ARS $22,689 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,527 (ARS $18,954) | ARS $15,188 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 272 (ARS $3,369) | ARS $3,718 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,155 (ARS $26,740) | ARS $15,706 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,128 (ARS $14,003) | ARS $11,171 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 151 (ARS $1,873) | ARS $2,926 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 82 (ARS $1,013) | ARS $884 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,270 (ARS $15,765) | ARS $12,985 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 312 (ARS $3,867) | ARS $5,482 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (ARS $354) | ARS $234 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (ARS $188) | ARS $161 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (ARS $1,680) | ARS $2,080 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 118 (ARS $1,461) | ARS $1,716 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 271 (ARS $3,366) | ARS $2,615 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 292 (ARS $3,618) | ARS $2,801 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,498 (ARS $837,602) | ARS $660,621 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.94 (ARS $49) | ARS $35 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 95 (ARS $1,182) | ARS $712 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (ARS $258) | ARS $195 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 21 (ARS $261) | ARS $329 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (ARS $1,478) | ARS $592 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 30 (ARS $367) | ARS $108 | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (ARS $142) | ARS $73 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (ARS $194) | ARS $94 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.79 (ARS $59) | ARS $52 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (ARS $83) | ARS $64 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (ARS $311) | ARS $243 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 68 (ARS $840) | ARS $620 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (ARS $444) | ARS $359 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 131 (ARS $1,628) | ARS $2,015 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 135 (ARS $1,673) | ARS $1,163 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (ARS $273) | ARS $164 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (ARS $147) | ARS $80 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (ARS $175) | ARS $103 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,321 (ARS $28,807) | ARS $22,056 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (ARS $8) | ARS $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 172 (ARS $2,131) | ARS $1,124 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (ARS $162) | ARS $71 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 27% more expensive than in Argentina
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