Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (COL$29,503) | COL$34,696 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (COL$22,924) | COL$24,935 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (COL$9,610) | COL$10,355 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (COL$5,967) | COL$4,415 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (COL$10,554) | COL$8,968 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (COL$4,184) | COL$3,960 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (COL$14,632) | COL$12,143 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (COL$5,336) | COL$8,824 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (COL$3,704) | COL$3,629 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (COL$7,586) | COL$3,596 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (COL$40,393) | COL$48,078 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (COL$9,501) | COL$5,819 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (COL$2,497) | COL$3,201 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (COL$3,784,308) | COL$3,097,740 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (COL$1,979,302) | COL$1,537,120 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (COL$286,631) | COL$282,227 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,800 (COL$2,182,865) | COL$1,756,600 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (COL$1,316,431) | COL$968,314 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (COL$205,589) | COL$187,853 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (COL$91,331) | COL$71,330 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (COL$1,541,987) | COL$1,451,730 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (COL$502,159) | COL$449,268 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (COL$40,413) | COL$21,716 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (COL$26,561) | COL$15,986 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (COL$201,720) | COL$204,094 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (COL$115,301) | COL$126,323 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (COL$311,062) | COL$322,244 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (COL$288,056) | COL$248,008 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (COL$74,998,724) | COL$68,740,200 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (COL$6,342) | COL$3,289 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (COL$148,817) | COL$142,199 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (COL$18,285) | COL$16,310 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (COL$14,950) | COL$25,493 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (COL$144,718) | COL$95,730 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (COL$33,311) | COL$18,331 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (COL$18,297) | COL$12,976 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (COL$20,754) | COL$18,198 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (COL$6,305) | COL$7,548 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (COL$7,163) | COL$6,048 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (COL$45,059) | COL$29,145 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (COL$62,888) | COL$43,336 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (COL$37,947) | COL$30,497 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (COL$147,134) | COL$137,911 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (COL$140,480) | COL$114,888 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (COL$42,807) | COL$30,685 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (COL$17,540) | COL$10,275 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (COL$11,146) | COL$4,368 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,007 (COL$2,432,948) | COL$2,583,570 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (COL$695) | COL$243 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (COL$167,803) | COL$114,941 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (COL$21,103) | COL$7,993 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 18% more expensive than in Colombia
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