- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (31元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (31元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (7元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (24元) | 57元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.39 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.16 (4.40元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (10元) | 5.59元 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (71元) | 115元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (14元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (4.52元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,705 (5,522元) | 9,408元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (3,613元) | 4,307元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (544元) | 439元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (4,539元) | 5,571元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (2,665元) | 3,520元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (335元) | 311元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (188元) | 86元 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (2,774元) | 2,131元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (615元) | 703元 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (62元) | 37元 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (285元) | 556元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 129 (263元) | 260元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (533元) | 624元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (533元) | 694元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,244 (137,279元) | 143,509元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (8元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (205元) | 157元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (42元) | 26元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (39元) | 30元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (210元) | 493元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (49元) | 29元 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (31元) | 36元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (9元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (51元) | 59元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 76 (154元) | 149元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (68元) | 86元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (257元) | 777元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (268元) | 375元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (46元) | 58元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (4,689元) | 3,255元 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (1.41元) | 1.04元 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (328元) | 309元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (22元) | 20元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.041
CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% cheaper than in China
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