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Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (COL$13,224) | COL$12,637 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (COL$13,987) | COL$15,847 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (COL$7,511) | COL$7,752 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.34 (COL$4,064) | COL$2,518 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (COL$5,420) | COL$4,857 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.10 (COL$2,909) | COL$2,772 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (COL$10,638) | COL$7,320 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.25 (COL$3,981) | COL$4,720 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.14 (COL$2,001) | COL$2,014 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.86 (COL$4,557) | COL$2,737 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (COL$30,796) | COL$39,623 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (COL$6,522) | COL$3,556 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.17 (COL$2,030) | COL$2,127 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,648 (COL$2,481,435) | COL$2,516,170 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,554 (COL$1,456,460) | COL$1,431,600 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 269 (COL$252,359) | COL$348,724 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,149 (COL$2,013,790) | COL$1,691,400 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,135 (COL$1,063,123) | COL$929,527 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 149 (COL$139,469) | COL$221,588 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 82 (COL$76,487) | COL$75,176 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,270 (COL$1,190,478) | COL$1,243,480 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 312 (COL$292,040) | COL$317,870 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (COL$26,703) | COL$19,337 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (COL$14,223) | COL$29,434 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (COL$126,884) | COL$167,398 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 118 (COL$110,356) | COL$130,712 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 271 (COL$254,189) | COL$266,368 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 292 (COL$273,171) | COL$227,935 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,498 (COL$63,249,036) | COL$56,408,600 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.94 (COL$3,693) | COL$2,523 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 95 (COL$89,250) | COL$115,625 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (COL$19,519) | COL$18,140 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 21 (COL$19,695) | COL$19,104 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (COL$111,618) | COL$103,374 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 30 (COL$27,726) | COL$21,943 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (COL$10,735) | COL$13,433 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (COL$14,641) | COL$15,522 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.79 (COL$4,485) | COL$6,346 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (COL$6,259) | COL$4,476 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (COL$23,502) | COL$14,758 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 68 (COL$63,414) | COL$48,436 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (COL$32,922) | COL$23,458 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 131 (COL$122,928) | COL$146,274 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 135 (COL$126,347) | COL$92,487 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (COL$20,598) | COL$18,537 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (COL$11,118) | COL$6,327 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (COL$13,221) | COL$6,193 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,321 (COL$2,175,272) | COL$1,692,600 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (COL$572) | COL$250 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 172 (COL$160,892) | COL$113,993 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (COL$12,243) | COL$5,668 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Colombia
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