- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (COL$14,377) | COL$12,142 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (COL$14,611) | COL$15,802 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (COL$8,333) | COL$7,534 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (COL$4,121) | COL$2,464 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (COL$5,841) | COL$4,957 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (COL$2,983) | COL$2,881 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (COL$11,124) | COL$7,062 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (COL$4,273) | COL$5,174 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (COL$2,082) | COL$2,198 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (COL$4,568) | COL$2,797 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (COL$33,118) | COL$36,438 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (COL$6,354) | COL$3,585 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.29 (COL$2,161) | COL$2,171 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (COL$2,604,439) | COL$2,601,220 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (COL$1,702,378) | COL$1,442,500 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (COL$250,220) | COL$324,594 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (COL$2,098,154) | COL$1,684,750 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (COL$1,232,008) | COL$951,358 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (COL$155,001) | COL$237,056 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (COL$90,341) | COL$74,845 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (COL$1,293,411) | COL$1,300,360 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (COL$287,722) | COL$296,007 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (COL$28,592) | COL$19,695 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (COL$11,824) | COL$12,861 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 1% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (COL$141,678) | COL$165,424 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (COL$129,472) | COL$122,398 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (COL$252,894) | COL$256,304 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (COL$251,045) | COL$225,973 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (COL$60,434,127) | COL$58,657,100 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (COL$3,626) | COL$2,388 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (COL$92,156) | COL$116,485 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (COL$19,498) | COL$17,653 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (COL$20,644) | COL$18,768 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (COL$102,876) | COL$96,456 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (COL$25,711) | COL$19,662 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (COL$10,641) | COL$12,849 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (COL$14,512) | COL$15,236 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (COL$3,954) | COL$6,235 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (COL$4,011) | COL$4,001 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (COL$22,682) | COL$17,281 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (COL$66,262) | COL$49,311 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (COL$32,045) | COL$23,208 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (COL$124,594) | COL$141,010 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (COL$126,021) | COL$101,564 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (COL$21,592) | COL$18,389 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (COL$10,240) | COL$5,907 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (COL$12,120) | COL$6,030 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (COL$2,167,276) | COL$1,668,560 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (COL$651) | COL$249 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (COL$159,801) | COL$103,775 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (COL$10,550) | COL$5,362 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Colombia
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