- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (元31) | 元54 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (元31) | 元33 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (元19) | 元16 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.59 (元9) | 元16 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (元12) | 元16 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (元6) | 元8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (元23) | 元62 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.47 (元9) | 元14 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (元4.43) | 元7 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (元9) | 元5.48 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (元69) | 元112 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (元13) | 元8 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.35 (元4.65) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,571 (元5,098) | 元10,128 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,625 (元3,222) | 元5,047 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 260 (元516) | 元465 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,975 (元3,917) | 元5,317 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,031 (元2,045) | 元3,642 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (元440) | 元338 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (元185) | 元86 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,302 (元2,581) | 元2,403 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 332 (元658) | 元666 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (元53) | 元40 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (元37) | 元36 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (元266) | 元546 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (元229) | 元260 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (元471) | 元611 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (元520) | 元604 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,882 (元124,679) | 元143,255 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 (元7) | 元7 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 102 (元203) | 元153 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (元36) | 元25 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (元50) | 元43 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 87 (元173) | 元265 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (元43) | 元31 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (元23) | 元44 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (元31) | 元38 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (元9) | 元9 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (元9) | 元12 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (元45) | 元60 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (元110) | 元174 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (元64) | 元98 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (元265) | 元840 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (元217) | 元419 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (元42) | 元64 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (元22) | 元34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (元25) | 元35 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (元4,136) | 元3,321 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (元1.77) | 元0.46 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (元312) | 元434 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (元20) | 元20 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.983
CNY
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,117 prices entered by 843 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 18% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 26% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 24% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 110% more expensive than in China