Cost of living in Peru compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (39元) | 42元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.32 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (13元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.99 (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (22元) | 47元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (5.10元) | 5.85元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.32 (11元) | 5.36元 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (69元) | 103元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (15元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (3.54元) | 14元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,524 (5,249元) | 8,736元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,371 (2,853元) | 4,463元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (397元) | 386元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,822 (3,790元) | 5,174元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 950 (1,976元) | 3,034元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (306元) | 280元 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (153元) | 87元 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (2,612元) | 2,283元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (725元) | 525元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (59元) | 38元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (279元) | 443元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (204元) | 233元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 256 (532元) | 593元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (500元) | 532元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 51,001 (106,094元) | 131,184元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.92 (8元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (216元) | 151元 | + 43% | |
| 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/. 23 (48元) | 32元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (54元) | 34元 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (178元) | 357元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (40元) | 40元 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (25元) | 50元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.10 (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.70 (10元) | 11元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (56元) | 74元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (87元) | 179元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (67元) | 96元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 116 (241元) | 1,203元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (215元) | 359元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (49元) | 67元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (26元) | 32元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (15元) | 28元 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,686 (3,507元) | 3,283元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (1.00元) | 0.28元 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (328元) | 312元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (29元) | 20元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 14% cheaper than in China
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