- 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) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (33元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (6元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (4.55元) | 7元 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (10元) | 5.65元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (71元) | 114元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (14元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (4.63元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,587 (5,323元) | 9,680元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (3,504元) | 4,478元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (526元) | 425元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (4,577元) | 5,710元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (2,692元) | 3,523元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (338元) | 304元 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (197元) | 88元 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (2,753元) | 2,242元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (620元) | 678元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (62元) | 40元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (26元) | 39元 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (309元) | 554元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (282元) | 280元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (551元) | 614元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (547元) | 672元 | - 19% | |
| 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/. 62,429 (128,438元) | 145,666元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (208元) | 154元 | + 35% | |
| 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/. 19 (39元) | 26元 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (45元) | 32元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (207元) | 425元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (56元) | 30元 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (32元) | 38元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (9元) | 10元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (48元) | 59元 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (120元) | 159元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (71元) | 86元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (250元) | 723元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (268元) | 375元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (47元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,120 (4,362元) | 3,310元 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (1.42元) | 0.98元 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (317元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (20元) | 20元 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.057
CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Peru is 12% cheaper than in China
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