- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (元30) | 元53 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (元33) | 元33 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (元19) | 元15 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (元10) | 元16 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (元13) | 元16 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (元7) | 元8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (元23) | 元62 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.59 (元10) | 元14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.14 (元4.46) | 元7 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.97 (元10) | 元5.68 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (元70) | 元113 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (元14) | 元8 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.05 (元4.27) | 元13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,636 (元5,490) | 元9,961 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,582 (元3,295) | 元4,816 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 244 (元508) | 元445 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,095 (元4,363) | 元5,460 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,145 (元2,385) | 元3,552 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 180 (元374) | 元317 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (元194) | 元84 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,341 (元2,792) | 元2,420 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 307 (元640) | 元670 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (元60) | 元40 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (元29) | 元39 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (元283) | 元528 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 134 (元278) | 元270 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (元536) | 元621 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (元544) | 元680 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,206 (元133,702) | 元142,889 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (元8) | 元7 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (元217) | 元146 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (元39) | 元26 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (元46) | 元40 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (元200) | 元263 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (元51) | 元30 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (元22) | 元38 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (元32) | 元39 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.21 (元9) | 元9 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.08 (元8) | 元13 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (元50) | 元60 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (元116) | 元165 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (元72) | 元93 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (元262) | 元826 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 122 (元253) | 元403 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (元46) | 元61 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (元23) | 元34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (元26) | 元32 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (元4,038) | 元3,320 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (元1.29) | 元0.65 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (元313) | 元355 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (元20) | 元21 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.082
CNY
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PEN
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Cost of living in Peru is 13% cheaper than in China
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