Cost of living in Peru compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (€4.55) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.97) | €5.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.89 (€1.20) | €1.21 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€2.02) | €3.80 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.38 (€0.83) | €2.78 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.27) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.62 (€1.14) | €2.66 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.09 (€0.76) | €1.86 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €0.98 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.95) | €2.03 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.09 (€0.51) | €1.68 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,051 (€750) | €1,941 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,686 (€414) | €1,514 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (€47) | €213 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,749 (€430) | €1,221 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,089 (€268) | €949 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 143 (€35) | €181 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€17) | €33 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,305 (€321) | €455 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (€100) | €114 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (€4.75) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 159 (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 243 (€60) | €114 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,854 (€15,448) | €26,853 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.37 (€1.32) | €1.97 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (€27) | €72 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (€3.87) | €11 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (€2.81) | €8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 94 (€23) | €84 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €3.44 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.61) | €2.79 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.18) | €3.77 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.53 (€1.36) | €2.00 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.61 (€1.38) | €1.65 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (€13) | €41 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (€7) | €24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 110 (€27) | €146 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (€27) | €58 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.62) | €3.49 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.86) | €4.02 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (€475) | €809 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (€0.14) | €0.11 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (€37) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.30) | €8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Germany
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