Cost of living in Peru compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (R$ 33) | R$ 36 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (R$ 4.73) | R$ 8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (R$ 4.19) | R$ 5.65 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (R$ 2.82) | R$ 4.91 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Peru is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (R$ 4,280) | R$ 3,746 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (R$ 2,239) | R$ 2,500 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (R$ 324) | R$ 587 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,800 (R$ 2,469) | R$ 2,662 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (R$ 1,489) | R$ 1,703 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (R$ 233) | R$ 513 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (R$ 103) | R$ 90 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (R$ 1,744) | R$ 1,987 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (R$ 568) | R$ 631 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (R$ 228) | R$ 249 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (R$ 130) | R$ 248 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (R$ 352) | R$ 411 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (R$ 326) | R$ 301 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (R$ 84,831) | R$ 115,300 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (R$ 168) | R$ 228 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (R$ 17) | R$ 43 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (R$ 164) | R$ 263 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (R$ 51) | R$ 55 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Peru | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (R$ 71) | R$ 112 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (R$ 43) | R$ 66 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (R$ 166) | R$ 215 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (R$ 159) | R$ 199 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,007 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 4,404 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (R$ 190) | R$ 125 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.371
BRL
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,259 prices entered by 1,971 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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