Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (COL$18,101) | COL$18,261 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (COL$15,469) | COL$16,804 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (COL$6,667) | COL$6,975 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (COL$4,240) | COL$2,745 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.88 (COL$5,902) | COL$5,454 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.74 (COL$2,750) | COL$2,695 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (COL$10,495) | COL$7,631 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (COL$4,496) | COL$5,073 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.53 (COL$2,537) | COL$2,201 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.25 (COL$5,264) | COL$2,882 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (COL$33,528) | COL$41,719 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (COL$7,093) | COL$4,083 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.72 (COL$1,723) | COL$2,141 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,568 (COL$2,577,263) | COL$2,521,730 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,460 (COL$1,464,868) | COL$1,247,470 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (COL$190,572) | COL$247,400 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,857 (COL$1,863,568) | COL$1,545,410 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,008 (COL$1,010,959) | COL$843,171 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 158 (COL$158,575) | COL$158,282 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (COL$74,495) | COL$76,273 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (COL$1,274,027) | COL$1,254,450 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 363 (COL$364,017) | COL$329,140 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (COL$30,182) | COL$16,624 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (COL$16,478) | COL$14,527 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (COL$139,850) | COL$156,982 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (COL$103,184) | COL$98,846 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 259 (COL$260,047) | COL$241,375 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (COL$249,077) | COL$204,857 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 52,046 (COL$52,223,883) | COL$58,945,800 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.88 (COL$3,893) | COL$3,095 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (COL$101,790) | COL$125,332 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (COL$24,294) | COL$14,761 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (COL$25,085) | COL$20,305 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 91 (COL$91,063) | COL$79,031 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (COL$20,528) | COL$17,466 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (COL$12,189) | COL$12,239 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (COL$15,179) | COL$14,705 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.11 (COL$4,120) | COL$6,159 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (COL$4,822) | COL$4,231 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (COL$28,304) | COL$20,844 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (COL$42,971) | COL$37,827 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (COL$31,876) | COL$21,653 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 115 (COL$115,681) | COL$94,484 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (COL$107,681) | COL$92,554 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (COL$22,493) | COL$22,686 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (COL$12,283) | COL$7,104 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (COL$7,164) | COL$4,067 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,819 (COL$1,825,619) | COL$1,691,390 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (COL$487) | COL$184 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 159 (COL$159,319) | COL$111,141 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (COL$13,504) | COL$7,349 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Colombia
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