Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (47元) | 46元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (36元) | 40元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (9元) | 18元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (17元) | 19元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (7元) | 11元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (5.88元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (12元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (64元) | 118元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (3.96元) | 16元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (6,009元) | 15,059元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (3,143元) | 9,006元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (455元) | 421元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,800 (3,466元) | 7,547元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (2,090元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (326元) | 262元 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (145元) | 115元 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (2,449元) | 1,086元 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (797元) | 589元 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (64元) | 39元 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (42元) | 51元 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (320元) | 529元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (183元) | 248元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (494元) | 626元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (457元) | 828元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (119,090元) | 161,247元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (10元) | 9元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (236元) | 204元 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (29元) | 39元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (24元) | 27元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (230元) | 391元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (53元) | 53元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (11元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (72元) | 74元 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Peru | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (100元) | 265元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (60元) | 110元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (234元) | 1,294元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (223元) | 348元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (68元) | 79元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (18元) | 18元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,007 (3,863元) | 3,321元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (1.10元) | 0.20元 | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (266元) | 410元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (34元) | 24元 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.925
CNY
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,817 prices entered by 461 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 25% cheaper than in China
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