Cost of living in Peru compared to Ecuador
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 ($5.72) | $7 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 ($2.33) | $2.90 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 ($1.43) | $1.07 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 ($2.75) | $2.43 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 ($1.13) | $1.14 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 ($3.67) | $3.76 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 ($1.38) | $1.96 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 ($0.92) | $1.37 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 ($1.72) | $1.75 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.24) | $2.05 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 ($0.66) | $1.09 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 ($805) | $857 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 ($410) | $451 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 ($58) | $56 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 ($500) | $518 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 ($326) | $302 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 ($41) | $52 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 ($20) | $24 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 ($339) | $365 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 ($132) | $151 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 ($11) | $7 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 ($5.80) | $9 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 ($40) | $59 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 ($30) | $38 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 ($68) | $110 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 ($65) | $107 | - 39% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 ($17,236) | $19,815 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 ($1.28) | $0.90 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 ($38) | $23 | + 69% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 ($5.89) | $5.73 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 ($23) | $42 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 ($6) | $5.51 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 ($4.61) | $3.76 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 ($5.11) | $7 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 ($1.52) | $2.45 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.68) | $2.07 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 ($8) | $12 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Peru | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 ($14) | $20 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 ($34) | $53 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 ($33) | $44 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 ($4.32) | $4.12 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 ($2.78) | $2.42 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 ($883) | $847 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 ($0.15) | $0.22 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 ($37) | $48 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 ($4.99) | $5.09 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador
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