Cost of living in Peru compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (Q52) | Q84 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (Q39) | Q47 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Q18) | Q31 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.13 (Q11) | Q14 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (Q20) | Q18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.04 (Q8) | Q11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Q27) | Q40 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (Q10) | Q21 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (Q8) | Q10 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Q13) | Q11 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (Q78) | Q82 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Q16) | Q17 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.24 (Q4.64) | Q8 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,093 (Q6,414) | Q7,355 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (Q3,449) | Q4,501 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (Q414) | Q535 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,904 (Q3,949) | Q5,175 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (Q2,441) | Q3,074 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (Q310) | Q359 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 84 (Q173) | Q211 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (Q2,676) | Q3,368 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 460 (Q953) | Q910 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (Q77) | Q89 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (Q48) | Q34 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 171 (Q354) | Q449 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (Q214) | Q429 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (Q525) | Q734 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (Q493) | Q709 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 27% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,942 (Q134,672) | Q127,147 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.90 (Q10) | Q9 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 134 (Q277) | Q177 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (Q32) | Q36 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (Q31) | Q141 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 89 (Q184) | Q299 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (Q56) | Q41 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (Q33) | Q39 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (Q36) | Q55 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (Q11) | Q19 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (Q13) | Q13 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (Q68) | Q88 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Peru | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (Q94) | Q118 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (Q64) | Q88 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (Q248) | Q273 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 115 (Q239) | Q330 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Q71) | Q58 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (Q31) | Q27 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (Q17) | Q21 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,066 (Q4,285) | Q5,899 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.81 (Q1.69) | Q2.11 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 141 (Q292) | Q406 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (Q39) | Q25 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala
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