Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (COL$29,550) | COL$33,905 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (COL$23,933) | COL$27,788 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (COL$10,234) | COL$11,337 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.24 (COL$6,131) | COL$4,816 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (COL$12,013) | COL$10,244 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.17 (COL$4,883) | COL$4,487 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (COL$16,111) | COL$13,526 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (COL$7,086) | COL$9,588 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.50 (COL$4,094) | COL$4,365 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (COL$7,288) | COL$3,974 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (COL$50,963) | COL$46,946 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (COL$9,612) | COL$7,121 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.04 (COL$2,390) | COL$3,623 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,904 (COL$3,399,166) | COL$3,655,050 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,763 (COL$2,062,956) | COL$2,012,930 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 257 (COL$300,839) | COL$338,027 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,801 (COL$2,108,189) | COL$1,961,990 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,187 (COL$1,389,274) | COL$1,409,460 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 182 (COL$212,871) | COL$234,073 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 72 (COL$84,486) | COL$69,884 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,136 (COL$1,329,036) | COL$1,310,990 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 420 (COL$491,734) | COL$412,276 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (COL$45,131) | COL$22,711 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (COL$23,368) | COL$15,548 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (COL$157,224) | COL$225,861 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 102 (COL$118,946) | COL$134,437 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (COL$313,422) | COL$362,473 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 251 (COL$293,379) | COL$299,192 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,255 (COL$65,837,271) | COL$75,016,100 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.69 (COL$5,484) | COL$4,147 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (COL$143,670) | COL$153,491 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (COL$25,824) | COL$21,023 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (COL$34,180) | COL$24,951 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (COL$118,174) | COL$120,350 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (COL$22,230) | COL$24,230 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (COL$17,996) | COL$15,907 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (COL$22,495) | COL$18,117 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (COL$7,179) | COL$8,478 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (COL$7,457) | COL$6,647 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 40 (COL$46,503) | COL$33,441 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (COL$71,311) | COL$55,764 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (COL$45,700) | COL$30,945 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (COL$122,018) | COL$153,433 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (COL$167,482) | COL$136,252 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (COL$41,173) | COL$35,004 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (COL$19,606) | COL$10,201 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (COL$11,025) | COL$6,229 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (COL$3,479,323) | COL$2,544,760 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (COL$865) | COL$272 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (COL$198,289) | COL$143,888 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (COL$18,345) | COL$12,591 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Colombia
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