Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (COL$27,309) | COL$27,083 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (COL$18,992) | COL$20,386 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (COL$8,793) | COL$8,947 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (COL$5,073) | COL$3,127 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (COL$7,202) | COL$7,420 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.62 (COL$3,902) | COL$3,426 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (COL$14,276) | COL$9,432 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.35 (COL$5,775) | COL$6,834 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.70 (COL$2,909) | COL$3,589 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (COL$6,591) | COL$3,429 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (COL$38,202) | COL$44,538 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (COL$8,056) | COL$4,859 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (COL$2,141) | COL$2,570 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,841 (COL$3,065,449) | COL$2,653,740 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,410 (COL$1,521,023) | COL$1,388,680 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (COL$183,328) | COL$241,144 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,850 (COL$1,995,769) | COL$1,391,800 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,170 (COL$1,262,912) | COL$814,672 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 139 (COL$149,918) | COL$156,348 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (COL$84,627) | COL$65,271 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,345 (COL$1,451,505) | COL$1,359,640 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (COL$414,922) | COL$352,934 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (COL$29,893) | COL$19,494 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (COL$16,598) | COL$11,494 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 148 (COL$159,235) | COL$188,291 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (COL$99,797) | COL$125,084 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 228 (COL$246,099) | COL$297,432 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (COL$273,064) | COL$237,113 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,847 (COL$68,888,520) | COL$65,078,200 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (COL$5,210) | COL$3,255 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (COL$134,110) | COL$132,492 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (COL$20,704) | COL$14,348 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (COL$19,731) | COL$17,994 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (COL$84,466) | COL$76,426 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (COL$22,152) | COL$19,342 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (COL$14,316) | COL$11,026 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (COL$17,692) | COL$16,130 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (COL$5,442) | COL$6,352 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (COL$5,124) | COL$5,167 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (COL$33,051) | COL$24,143 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 40 (COL$43,518) | COL$36,593 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (COL$32,444) | COL$24,497 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (COL$103,912) | COL$94,099 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 122 (COL$132,095) | COL$99,856 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (COL$30,249) | COL$26,124 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (COL$14,670) | COL$8,799 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (COL$8,066) | COL$4,011 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,242 (COL$2,419,254) | COL$2,405,540 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (COL$718) | COL$227 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 178 (COL$192,039) | COL$110,805 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (COL$16,066) | COL$8,255 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 16% more expensive than in Colombia
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