Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is about the same as in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (48元) | 44元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (40元) | 38元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (17元) | 15元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.90 (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (20元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.81 (8元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (26元) | 50元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.28 (7元) | 6元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (13元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (85元) | 89元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (16元) | 8元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (4.15元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,862 (5,760元) | 11,793元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,622 (3,265元) | 4,991元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 207 (416元) | 429元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,729 (3,480元) | 6,388元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 924 (1,859元) | 3,587元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 130 (262元) | 296元 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (139元) | 100元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,086 (2,185元) | 1,460元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 430 (866元) | 553元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (70元) | 45元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 160 (322元) | 418元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (185元) | 302元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 282 (568元) | 553元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 243 (489元) | 705元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 50,859 (102,347元) | 141,513元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.52 (11元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 167 (337元) | 217元 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (39元) | 45元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (52元) | 60元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (208元) | 114元 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (36元) | 67元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (32元) | 57元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 21 (42元) | 25元 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (13元) | 6元 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.53 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (70元) | 64元 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (89元) | 169元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 46 (92元) | 100元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (211元) | 1,179元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 144 (290元) | 320元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 30 (60元) | 81元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (33元) | 28元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (20元) | 19元 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,650 (5,332元) | 3,720元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.83 (1.68元) | 0.34元 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 205 (413元) | 374元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (32元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.012
CNY
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,281 prices entered by 280 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 4% cheaper than in China
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