Cost of living in Peru compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (C$2.84) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.77 (C$1.72) | C$2.86 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (C$2.92) | C$5.56 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.36 (C$1.21) | C$5.01 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (C$4.78) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (C$1.60) | C$4.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.08 (C$1.11) | C$2.86 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (C$2.22) | C$3.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (C$12) | C$17 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (C$2.83) | C$2.81 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.08 (C$0.75) | C$2.96 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,028 (C$1,089) | C$2,716 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,655 (C$595) | C$2,125 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 182 (C$65) | C$217 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,749 (C$629) | C$1,744 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,089 (C$391) | C$1,404 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 143 (C$51) | C$124 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (C$26) | C$75 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,286 (C$462) | C$427 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (C$146) | C$197 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (C$12) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (C$7) | C$28 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 159 (C$57) | C$78 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (C$35) | C$55 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (C$88) | C$115 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 243 (C$87) | C$143 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,854 (C$22,593) | C$29,848 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.28 (C$1.90) | C$1.76 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (C$39) | C$110 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (C$5.66) | C$13 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (C$4.12) | C$27 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 94 (C$34) | C$105 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (C$1.99) | C$4.12 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.61 (C$2.02) | C$3.62 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (C$13) | C$32 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Peru | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 110 (C$39) | C$160 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (C$39) | C$106 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (C$5.31) | C$5.19 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (C$2.72) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (C$695) | C$713 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (C$0.21) | C$0.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (C$55) | C$63 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (C$6) | C$17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.35946
CAD
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,249 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Canada
- Cost of living in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Canada
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 46% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Canada