Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (COL$22,428) | COL$22,731 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (COL$16,600) | COL$17,443 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (COL$7,165) | COL$7,289 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (COL$4,318) | COL$2,729 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (COL$6,205) | COL$5,397 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.54 (COL$3,606) | COL$2,687 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (COL$13,399) | COL$7,874 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (COL$4,662) | COL$5,303 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.33 (COL$2,376) | COL$2,103 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.50 (COL$5,604) | COL$3,004 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (COL$37,943) | COL$40,351 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (COL$7,408) | COL$4,287 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.66 (COL$1,686) | COL$2,123 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,644 (COL$2,693,080) | COL$2,540,020 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,494 (COL$1,522,113) | COL$1,216,810 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (COL$193,715) | COL$229,152 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,714 (COL$1,745,985) | COL$1,480,480 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 986 (COL$1,004,041) | COL$823,144 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 151 (COL$153,722) | COL$158,185 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (COL$69,454) | COL$71,209 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (COL$1,279,609) | COL$1,216,120 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (COL$378,280) | COL$331,110 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (COL$31,622) | COL$18,988 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (COL$17,747) | COL$10,747 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (COL$138,253) | COL$166,251 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (COL$94,453) | COL$101,144 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 255 (COL$259,462) | COL$245,478 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (COL$243,145) | COL$200,678 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (COL$62,847,984) | COL$59,485,900 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (COL$3,523) | COL$2,339 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (COL$111,408) | COL$130,761 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (COL$23,247) | COL$14,896 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (COL$27,435) | COL$14,570 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (COL$77,166) | COL$84,044 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (COL$16,103) | COL$17,341 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (COL$13,194) | COL$12,408 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (COL$16,775) | COL$15,648 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (COL$4,505) | COL$6,378 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (COL$4,427) | COL$4,830 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (COL$34,131) | COL$21,092 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (COL$34,711) | COL$32,430 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (COL$31,189) | COL$24,106 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (COL$90,922) | COL$86,137 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (COL$102,268) | COL$93,503 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (COL$24,199) | COL$22,413 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (COL$13,697) | COL$8,002 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (COL$7,265) | COL$3,568 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (COL$1,913,383) | COL$1,838,930 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (COL$786) | COL$243 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (COL$157,319) | COL$116,820 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (COL$16,484) | COL$8,350 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Colombia
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