Cost of living in Peru compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (Taka 844) | Taka 267 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (Taka 666) | Taka 546 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Taka 265) | Taka 218 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.44 (Taka 182) | Taka 92 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (Taka 354) | Taka 154 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.91 (Taka 131) | Taka 88 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Taka 435) | Taka 475 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (Taka 208) | Taka 305 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.32 (Taka 111) | Taka 56 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Taka 206) | Taka 407 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (Taka 1,512) | Taka 1,595 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Taka 277) | Taka 137 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.14 (Taka 71) | Taka 76 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,932 (Taka 97,985) | Taka 38,619 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,884 (Taka 62,946) | Taka 21,828 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 204 (Taka 6,816) | Taka 5,017 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,682 (Taka 56,198) | Taka 25,126 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,082 (Taka 36,174) | Taka 15,134 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 135 (Taka 4,495) | Taka 10,000 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 72 (Taka 2,413) | Taka 1,380 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,077 (Taka 35,993) | Taka 44,973 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 393 (Taka 13,144) | Taka 9,570 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (Taka 1,279) | Taka 533 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (Taka 570) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (Taka 5,021) | Taka 2,114 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (Taka 3,728) | Taka 2,450 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 297 (Taka 9,926) | Taka 4,870 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 264 (Taka 8,828) | Taka 4,397 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,348 (Taka 1,849,577) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.01 (Taka 167) | Taka 111 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 125 (Taka 4,166) | Taka 2,433 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (Taka 691) | Taka 836 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 31 (Taka 1,039) | Taka 682 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (Taka 3,546) | Taka 1,500 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (Taka 860) | Taka 360 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (Taka 515) | Taka 411 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (Taka 620) | Taka 625 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (Taka 215) | Taka 102 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (Taka 223) | Taka 129 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (Taka 1,308) | Taka 380 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Peru | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 48 (Taka 1,609) | Taka 1,745 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 41 (Taka 1,384) | Taka 1,011 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (Taka 3,400) | Taka 3,000 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 161 (Taka 5,383) | Taka 3,597 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Taka 1,141) | Taka 1,519 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (Taka 541) | Taka 253 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (Taka 310) | Taka 580 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,053 (Taka 102,031) | Taka 35,756 | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (Taka 27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 168 (Taka 5,603) | Taka 2,307 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (Taka 533) | Taka 330 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,472 prices entered by 442 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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