Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (38元) | 56元 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (28元) | 37元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.48 (5.89元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (22元) | 56元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.60 (8元) | 13元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (4.00元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.48 (9元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (62元) | 119元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (12元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.64 (2.77元) | 10元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,651 (4,491元) | 7,672元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,485 (2,516元) | 4,517元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (329元) | 412元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,666 (2,822元) | 7,031元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 969 (1,642元) | 4,162元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (244元) | 272元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (113元) | 88元 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,294 (2,193元) | 2,091元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 391 (663元) | 619元 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (54元) | 43元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (28元) | 41元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (232元) | 415元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (160元) | 206元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (429元) | 590元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (398元) | 663元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,156 (101,913元) | 159,594元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.53 (5.99元) | 6元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (187元) | 176元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (37元) | 30元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (46元) | 36元 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (128元) | 440元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (27元) | 35元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (27元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (7元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (58元) | 80元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (59元) | 206元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (52元) | 97元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 86 (146元) | 743元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (173元) | 429元 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (40元) | 67元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (23元) | 35元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,908 (3,233元) | 3,096元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (1.45元) | 0.68元 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (254元) | 481元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (26元) | 23元 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.694
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Cost of living in Peru is 32% cheaper than in China
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